As some of you may be aware, I am an OC artist before I do any fandom work - and while I mostly post fandom work on this blog, I would like to start making dedicated side blogs for my biggest projects, similar to @lesmis-animated . These stories are my biggest passions and while I know people aren’t here for that, I wanna showcase the things I am proud of to a community I’ve grown to love!
What we are doing here is a POLL, in which I will introduce 4 projects of mine; One is a Collab, Three are Solo. I have other stories I know I will make a blog for that are not included, and chances are all 3 of these will eventually be created; this is just to gather people’s vibes on which they want me to start with/what is most interesting!
You dont have to follow me to vote! Just read the summaries below and pick one!!
Ready for me to try and condense a yap?! Here we go!
Option #1 - THE AVIARY
The walled kingdom of The Aviary has stood steadfast for centuries, between conflicts and failed uprisings. At the helm, the council of 4; The Avian Governors. While many praise these symbols of peace and power, one group do not settle. The Passerines have been the biggest threat to The Avian since they were founded; and now, under the leader of firey-eyed Goldfinch, they are more powerful than ever before, and The Avian will do anything in their power to crush these rebellious chirps before they grow wings and soar.
A collaborative fantasy world with OCs from a bunch friends! Set in a walled kingdom called The Aviary, where all characters are based on birds, it follows the rise of The Passerines; a ragtag group of rebels set on bringing down the walls and creating a brighter future free from the tyranny of The Avian government. The story and designs are inspired by the French Revolution, and Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Miserables’.
Option #2 - DIVINO
As war rages across the countries of Pa’ndagra, the people of The Valley live in peaceful harmony and denial of the loss and suffering beyond their harbours. At the heart of this peacetime country is the Seraphicus Order, home of the religion of Coelestis, taking in refugees but refusing to have any participation in stopping the war. As the Order prepares to lock down for the election of their new figurehead - the powerful and magic-endowed Divino - Isaiah Contreras, a high-ranking Seraph priest and a favourite for the role, receives specific custody of a young girl called Bíkka, the daughter of his estranged close companion from his youth. As the war breaches the boundaries of The Valley, and Isaiah must choose between his duty and position in a place so closely tied to his faith, or this new child he has the obligation to take care of.
A fantasy story exploring religious corruption vs true faith, and wartime effects on innocent citizens. Draws heavily upon both aesthetic and thematic symbolism found in Catholicism, and was in part inspired by the 2024 film ‘Conclave.’ The story with the most development and work behind it thus far, so no shortage of content.
Option #3 - ELEUTHERIA
Eleutheria is the big city of progress and industrial change, the likes of which have never been seen. As industry and technology spreads its roots across the lands, the travelling nomadic group The Oikos, do everything they can to retain their self-reliant lives, and avoid it. That is, until the two younger sons of their leader - Kyros and Theseus - run off to make their names in the big city. What follows is a battle between identity, culture, technology and humanity, an exploration of corruption between politics and the military. As their worldviews split, the experience could tear the two close brothers apart, or bring them together closer than ever.
Eleutheria is a newer story using OCs I’ve had since 2020. A fantasy story looking at the total effects of Industrial Revolution on tradition, culture and community life, the corruption of the military and government bodies, and mistreatment of certain groups that comes with rapid industrialisation.
Option #4 - AULD REEKIE DETECTIVE AGENCY
16 year old Antone O’Neill and his sister Viola run their own self-proclaimed private detective agency - Auld Reekie Detective Agency. They often tackle small local issues among the community of lower class Edinburgh that the two of them live in, but this harmless little job takes a turn for the worst as they begin to unravel the mystery of a murderer from the 1700s, a supernatural entity, and rumours of sold souls and immortality whispered around the cobbles.
A horror/mystery story set in early victorian Scotland and incorporating Scottish culture and themes of death, cultural abandonment and loss of identity. I have had these OCs since 2023 and have only recently recreated their story to a point I like. I have not done any visual work on this one yet, so it would be a new slate!
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With all that over with ITS VOTING TIME. Let me know which story you’d like to see have a sideblog the most to start with! There is a chance I’ll use the interest as my idea of which ones to set up in which order!! Reblog this around, you don’t have to follow me to vote! Read the above summaries and pick whatever you like best, any and all questions or comments or reblogs or engagement is encouraged!
WHICH ABOVE STORY DO YOU WANT TO SEE A SIDEBLOG DEDICATED TO? (FIRST)
It’s an interactive world and you can make a character out of literally any bird- that’s an art block cure right there
It’s full of cunty gay people
Autism special
I do stuff in it (that’s not specifically positive for you just fun for me personally)
Divino propaganda:
All the characters are loveable and precious you just want to squeeze them until they pop
GORGEOUS visuals
Conclave AND Good Omens fans will love it that’s a special combo
Eleutheria propaganda:
This is someone who’s very autistic about historical periods and implementing that into stories is a really cool way
It’s the one I know the least about which is sexy and mysterious oooh
Auld Reekie Detective Agency propaganda:
One of those stories starring characters that have existed in at least 3 previously and they just keep getting better and better as they’re worked on over time
Autism special
Who doesn’t love kids solving mysteries? That’s like the most popular base for a story for a reason it’s goated
Since I’ve actually started posting here recently and I’ve gained a bunch of mutuals and stuff, I figured I’d do a more current intro.
My name is Emzy!
I am a 21 year old Character Designer, Storyboarder and Storyteller based in Scotland (yes I am annoying, and yes I want freedom, unironically). I am currently in my final semester of an Animation course, preparing to graduate in June!
Tumblr is going to be my place of cringe but free fandomposting, because alas I am mentally still a teenager fixated on silly little things. Currently my main fandom is Les Miserables, which I am actually pursuing a personal project about developing it for an animated feature film or series (yes you will see that stuff as I work on it, I may even make a blog for it. Would you guys fw that? Let me know) - but you may also see various other things from me. You probably wont get much original artwork here at least not at first, if you wanna see my own original work and ocs, which I do tend to work on most often, you’ll need to check out my Instagram. I am however also up for making a blog for it too if people want to see it!
I have a wonderful boyfriend, @mossysketches , who is my main collaborator on a ton of original works. Our fandoms hardly cross at all BUT he’s the most awesome artist and guy ever and I love him ☝️😌
I should have (if i’ve worked this tumblr stuff out) have a question box open. I am alwaysss up for socialising and making new friends or mutuals so never fear about reaching out!!
Thats all I think. Its fun being here! My plunge into tumblr so far after only being an Instagram user has been wonderful and everyone here is so cool.
IF YOU WANNA SEE MY OTHER WORK, HERE’S MY LINKTREE!
jacobvanloon
janainaart
tangentwithtanner
blakekathryn
