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Finally got Vallotash's refs done!!! As you can tell based on the colouring, this is actually who/what Mourynn is (kinda, it's complicated to explain, so her basic origin/background story can be found here ). My Mordremoth Scion in all her noodly glory <3
All the line art (and flatcolour for the side view head refs) are under the cut:
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I just wanted to do a bunch of snippets of Mourynn and Wynne during the time when Wynne volunteered to be her Caretaker after she awakened (this was orignally meant to just be lineart, but it is easy to mistaken Wynne for Caithe here, so I added the flatcolour version to remedy that)
I figured I may as well include some lore stuff under the cut (mostly Wynne related stuff, but other Firstborn era stuff from around this time as well. Sorry that this is so long lskjdflk):
(Sorry this is all in point form, itâs just easier for me to write stuff out and digest it this way. Suffer with me and my ADHD way of synopsis writing)
After Mourynn (or whoever she was originally meant to be) finally emerged from her pod a year late, she was frail and unstable due to her âunique conditionâ. It was a miracle she was alive at all, due to her extremely late arrival that was accelerated after her pod died for a short while (due to Vallotash accidentally killing her and trying to reverse her mistake, affectively taking over her body instead and erasing her own memories and replacing it with what remained of the Firstbornâs. More here in the origins link: EPILOGUE)
(The first few pics up top portray Wynne helping Mourynn after Awakening, where her head is hurting terribly and she has no strength to stand on her own yet).
Since there were no Menders at this time (as none of the Secondborn would even exist for another year or so), and their âLate-bloomerâ was in need of urgent care or she was bound to perish yet again, Wynne volunteered to be her Caretaker while she was under quarantine for a number of reasons, not all of them made apparent due to sensitive matters.
In addition, Mourynn was originally supposed to be part of the Dawn trio of Firstborn, but due to the uh, situation, she awoke during the cusp at midnight, effectively making her a Nightbloom instead (well, she insists anyways), which was another obligatory reason why Wynne felt compelled to help look after her (with Wynne being the oldest in the cycle, and Mourynn being the youngest).
However, what Wynne never spoke about was the secret she learned about their origins with Mordremoth, a secret she kept with the Pale Tree, and where this gut feeling of unease loomed over in her mind with the consistent unusual things that kept happening with this final pod.
She could sense that something felt very off and she didnât know what, but she didnât want to take the risk in case her suspicions were correct. The fact she couldnât sense Mourynnâs Dream connection or sense her at all was alarming enough, but she didnât want her worries to be true or to have doubt that one of their own was a danger to them, especially one whom she was greatful to be alive at all. But in the worst case scenario where she was right, she needed to be the one to do what had to be done for all their sakes, even if she really didnât want to. To protect the secret as long as possible, and to keep the rest of the Sylvari safe, if it had to come to that.
By becoming Mourynnâs Caretaker, she would be able to monitor her at all times and keep watch of her condition. While she hated how horrible it felt having to watch their youngest with a metaphorical knife behind her back, she still did genuinely want to help her get better, trying her hardest to not bond too deep of a connection in case she had to sever it.
But Wynne being Wynne, she was hospitable and kind-hearted by nature. She felt guilty having to watch Mourynn with this ulterior motive and having put doubt in someone who barely had the chance to exist, but she made up for it by working tirelessly to figure out what it was that was causing her constant declining health.
And that, she did!! While Wynne wouldnât admit that she was avoiding this last approach (after many other various trials) due to what it might entail (dragon connection), Wynne was able to discover Mourynnâs magic deficiency, and had to muster up creative ways to get some magic into her system (with some help of the other Firstborn finding different sources of magic for her to use).
Once Mourynnâs physical status started to recover, she wasnât uncomfortably bored and bedridden for long hours of the day anymore. Her head hurt way less, she had energy, and was visibly less wilted too. Now Wynne, despite the potential risk of increasing the potential Dragon-link threat by giving it a source of magic, was still relieved that she was able to discover the cause of her problems, and now she just had to help her find a way to maintain it (which is where Mourynn started practicing both Artificing and Cooking TOGETHER to make herself magically enhanced food, as well as potions for on-the-go, but food seemed to be the most effective and long-lasting).
Now that Mourynn was able to actually thrive and be more independent, the two of them could finally converse more thoroughly and do other things. At this point, Mourynnâs entire existence was being connected to Wynne and having her around (even though she desperately wanted to see and know Caithe more after she rescued her from the Dream, she was often out and about elsewhere with Faolain, leaving her with Wynne, who seemed to be the only person who insisted in keeping her around. Something she became reliant on, being her only true comfort and familiarity).
At this point in time, Wynne was the person she was closest with, the two of them spent a lot of time doing other things. Walks around the Grove, Wynne told her stories, Mourynn TRIED to tell her anything, but her memory was nearly void save for the last few moments, which Wynne reassured her was alright (despite it being one of the many signs that worried her).
They would prepare food together, nap together, cloud watch/stargaze, play with Fern Hound pups, Mourynn would show her some of the shaping she had been practicing (exceptionally well too. Potentially concerning) but was too self-conscious to show anyone else (especially Kahedins, who she was forming a one-sided rivalry against). They shared a lot of fond memories and experiences in this short time, and even though Wynne was wary of bonding at all (in case of the worst), she reluctantly cast all her doubts aside as she didnât see her as a threat anymore, despite the quiet little voice in her head that was still left uncertain, which she chose to ignore.
Now with Mourynn more independent, Wynne could continue pursuing some things she had on hold or could only partially work on during her caretaker role. She would leave the Grove for a while, and would encourage Mourynn to get to know her fellow Firstborn while she went to attend other matters. Mourynn, of course, was TERRIFIED at this thought and avoided them isntead. While she enjoyed the new freedom she had, she hadnât realized how dependant she had grown to Wynneâs presence, choosing to quietly watch the others in the background (or just go elsewhere to be alone instead).
It took a bit of effort, but Wynne basically had to properly re-introduce her to the others (how embarrassing!), despite the fact that they had all been living under the same canopy all this time. Wynne couldnât get too upset since this was kind of her fault for making her this way due to her obsessive guardianship, which hindered proper socialization. Mourynnâs Nightbloom-ness was extremely apparent as well, earning her the cheeky little âWallflowerâ nickname from the others (primarily Faolain) due to how little she connected with them, and her overall avoidance and quietness (not to mention she was a little weird and off-putting, but no one was going to say that to her face. Except for Faolain, of course).
Mourynn did eventually start to interact with the others more (albeit a bit cautiously). The Pale Tree helped nudge her in the right direction and break the ice. Mourynn could sense something wasnât quite right about herself and that was influencing her skittishness, but the Pale Tree brought her comfort when Wynne was away (which made it obvious how depressed and lonely this made Mourynn feel, but it was necessary. This also lead to Mourynn spending a lot of time in the Omphalos Chamber).
While she didnât connect with everyone (as not everyone was there anymore, such as Riannoc being dead before her awakening, and the others that left the Grove during this time whom she only got to briefly meet beforehand), she did finally get to see more of both Caithe and Faolain (the Toxic Throuple stuff will be for another post >:3), and would eventually be tutored by Faolain in fine tuning her Mesmer skills as her nightmarish illusions/hallucinations were getting out of hand and causing havoc as Wynne was away longer and longer, and how her teleportation abuse was becoming a bit of a nuisance as well (and Faolain of course, would love to take this offer to be her mentor. Iâll save this for another post later too).
Aife also became one of the other Firstborn she bonded a bit more with (as Mourynn was meant to be a Dawnbloom initially, so Aife was a bit saddened to see her fellow pod-mate separate from them), but she did offer Mourynn a place of respite whenever she needed somewhere quiet and peaceful (the Garden of Dawn secret area, which also has the waterfalls which Mourynn felt very comfortable in, of which she will discover her affinity for water later as well).
Of course, everything leads to the end where we all know what happens to Wynne in the Point of No Return chapter, but unfortunately Mourynn does not. She wonât find out Wynneâs fate until much later, and will only be left with the ongoing worry and sadness that Wynne left for Dry Top and was never seen again, only leaving her with some uneasy parting words that felt like a potential final goodbye (as Wynne was already aware that Faolain might take things too far, considering how much she was hounding her already, and knew the secret she was carrying was heavy and dangerous).
(Also to note, Mourynn isnât meant to be portrayed as like, a shy quiet uwu softie. Sheâs not. Sheâs just a bit avoidant and quiet (and yes shy), but in a more wary/cautious/antisocial-esq kind of way. She has a dry sense of humour, is quite blunt, and is a bit of a menace who talks a bit weird and misunderstands things a lot (because I think itâs hilarious), but is a very good listener and will keep many secrets.
Sheâs trying hard to act normally, but her dragon-brain wiring is also making this very difficult. Also with technically being a parasite (as thatâs what Vallotash is), itâs partially in her nature to latch onto someone and be a bit co-dependent (as seen above), even though she contradictorily wants to be completely independent as well, causing a lot of internal conflicts in her mind and emotions)
You say too late to start, got your heart in a headlock
I don't believe any of it
You say too late to start, with your heart in a headlock
You know you're better than this
Voice Claims! [order: maz, feannag, teek, & flux]
Only did my main four sillies but the others will b added in eventually..
I personally cant imagine a character's voice without a specific source; so i love VCs!
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is something I don't think I've ever shared about him here yet. (A pretty big thing to not share. There are other things as well that I have yet to get to)
Yes, he is a dragon! Scion and intended champion to Mordremoth.
He himself didn't realize this until one of his fateful encounters with the jungle dragon itself, having been forcibly imbued with more magic than he could sensibly handle at the time, transforming him on the spot. Once the blind rampage had ceased, with the magic exhausted from his body, he was back to his sylvari self, left anguished at the revelation and apprehensive of himself, his role, and his future in Tyria.
He's been slowly absorbing and acclimating to various and increasing amounts of magics throughout his journey, but it wasn't until Aurene lent him her power atop the Harvest Temple that he became fully acclimated. Shortly after the events had settled, he realized he was then able to transform into his draconic image at will.
Description
Long, slinky; genet and fox-like in appearance and nature. Slightly bigger than a saltspray. His hide, like his sylvari form, is made of bark, spines, and thick leaves adorned with sharp prickles and thons. Long vines line his throat and sprout from within the thick leaves of his tail in a whip like manner. These features along with short and pointed whiskers are used to express emotion as he is yet unable to communicate without having bonded to ones mind (which at current, can be a rather unpleasant process)
He's an excellent climber and spends most of his time stalking within the treetops when in this form. Unlike Aurene, he is more primal in this state, behaving much more animalistic and almost unrecognizable from the commander people know him as.
Here are some older sketches (featuring @manasurge's Mourynn/Vallotash and @nurllius Aahrtur) His design is still a WIP but this very close to how I envision it
