Went to school in a maid dress (costumes were required for a project) and my classmates' first reaction was to make me put on fur paws, cat ears, and a collar
I'm late but love these outfits! They're a vibe! āØļø
Love the idea of a universe with a human Marcy who's a musician that goes by the persona 'Marceline the Vampire Queen' and she wears killer outfits like these š
what artists dont tell you is that every compliment is actually 100 compliments because they'll go back to re-read it 100 times and it'll make them feel fuzzy all over again every single time
This was mainly done for one because I donāt really like the many of the original designs tbh- AND TWO! I wanted to put effort into the symbolism behind the shapes and gems, because symbolism makes me happy, and I like over analyzing things š
This one is going to be a long one, so Iām gonna go ahead and put a cut here, lol
FIRST OFF!
Irene (Aphmau)- Purple Diamond
Ireneās relic is based off of the purple diamond! One of the most rare gemstones and a sign for nobility. Irene, being the head of the warriors, slides into this role, as well as the theming of pride and spirituality, for, obvious reasons.
This one didnāt really get a redesign since itās so iconic
Enki (Travis) - Lapis
Besides wisdom being a key tenant of Enkiās divinity, I thought this worked a lot with Travis and the storyline Iām planning to put him through.
From someone who flirts to hide their their own feelings and thoughts, to someone who is more open and an advisor of sorts. I view Travis as someone who is genuinely very smart and always listening and adapting his actions and words to what people want. The conclusion to his story would be to put a focus on him learning to do what he wants, and to being more genuine and open. To learn that his not just what he can do for others, heās not just his fathers jailer. That these things are great and all, but that him just being himself is all that really matters
I kept this pretty much the same as the old design again since it looks cool and also I think having the two little gems bracketed leans into the ākeeperā title. Especially with the people of their line being all about keeping the demon warlock/evil forces sealed away.
Shad (Aaron) - Ruby
Lets be soooo for real, the story tells itself. From the past hurts, to martyrdom, all the way to being protective of family and having a distorted veiw of oneās self. Shad and Aaron both fit all of these to a T
Annnndddd for the shape I took inspiration from this Slavic symbol!
Likeā¦. Fireā¦ā¦ warā¦ā¦ā¦ going through shitā¦.ā¦.. also the whole āchildā thing!? What started his whole downfall was his daughter being turned into a relic. This relic. To be exact.
I get to be a little devious. As a treat >:3c
Esmund (Garroth) - Pink Garnet
Ok so, the name obviously matches but omg I swear I didnāt realize until much later XDDD
Funny coincidences aside, I thought the themes of loyalty, devotion, consistency, etc. really match him and the stability that he brings to those around him. Not to mention the whole āused to ward off evilā blah blah blah. AS WELL AS the part where it says that itās believed through being cut and polished (put through hard times) are when a garnets ability truly shines through. Showing how before he was nothing but a cog in his fatherās wheel until he went through adversity and re made himself!
I wanted this to have the general shape shield as well as include the reoccurring shape I put in Garrothās redesign!
AND I CANT PUT MORE THEN 10 PICTURES PER POST SO ILL REBLOG WITH THE REST
Again pretty self explanatory! Itās meant to channel rage and use it as a strength instead of an inhibitor! Katelyn is a naturally hotheaded person, however, she shines the brightest when this is not used as a stumbling block, but rather a tool. (i.e. ļæ¼why I paired her with the yellow sapphire) She as someone who is powered by a righteous fury and loving heart.ļæ¼ I also really like the part about self reflection as in Diaries, Katelyn originally worked for the Jury of Nine and I kinda wanna dig into that more in the rewrite.
The shape inspo is obviously a fire, as well as looking strikingly similar to Katelynās weapon of choice
Also, side tangent, but Kaitlyn is soOOOO silly to me. Everything about her design makes you think that sheād be an ice user but instead she uses fire- Iconic
Kulāzak (Laurance) - Peridot
#1: āZestyā
#2: Letās be so fr this is literally just his entire character summed up. The whole guilt, jealousy, anger, and doubt are all some of the biggest things that he struggles with, as well as mentions of demons and the sun??? When he basically turns into a fire demon????? Ok honey, youāre just a peridot. Also him just kind of being outgoing and the heart of the friend group, so even when heās far away, you can still tell that their bond can never be truly shaken off
The shape itself is emulating a lantern! Hammering home Lauranceās role as a ālight in the darknessā
Virgil (Dante) - Mossy Agate
OK, so I technically made this one up because if memory serves Dante is supposed to be Kulāzak. However! I hate that Laurance isnāt a divine warrior, so I decided that Laurence is Kulāzaks incarnation and created Virgil the Inspiriter!!!! His name is Virgil, because in Dantes Inferno, Dante is led by a man named Virgil, and I thought it would be funny
The relic being shaped like balanced scales, showing how, even when other peoples loyalties shift and change, Dante has always been the glue/seen with eyes unclouded by his own prejudices. His presence is some thing that is often overlooked but when itās gone, itās noticed. He sparks hope and is always there to lift up and care for the people around him
AND THATS IT! I was going to post the second part last night, but I fell asleep lol
I hope you guys enjoyed my ramblings, and feel free to talk with me about my ideas or chip in if youād like! ļæ¼
Hey bestie I hope I did okay?? I was really excited to make this for you however I feel like I didnāt do that great š but I hope it at least makes you smile
Itās so long I had to use the web app ššš