They're finally here!! After a long time!!! I didn't say anything about 'em because I wanted this to be a surprise!!! And now I can happily say that the nymphs for my Rayman AU are officially done! These are my takes on these lovely ladies (and even included the scrapped nymph too!!)
I’d like to share a bit about them from my au as well! Once again, huge thank you to @joker-shiromiya for helping me write this! Please check out their awesome stuff too!(and tell them Z said hi!)
Info about the nymphs bellow the cut!
.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.
"Polokus decided to use his powers to bring people to the world to protect and keep balance. He began with the magical beings, individuals whose purpose would be to protect the harmony and balance of the world, and dreamed up the Fairies. They are his emissaries who possess great powers. There are three types of Fairies: Pixies, the lowest ranking of a fairy. Fae/Ludiv's, an average/middle ground fairy. And lastly, the Nymphs, high ranking fairies who make up the Fairy Council and serve as the leaders of the fairies. The Nymphs all guard, represent, and watch over various aspects of the Glade:
💚Betilla, the Head Nymph, is the most powerful among the nymphs as well as the oldest. She represents Iethea itself, and all of it's wonders. As such, she is able to control all aspects the other Nymphs control (Water, Nature, Weather, Fire, and Light). She runs the Fairy Council and decides what the Nymphs/Fairies should do.
💙Annetta, the second oldest, is the Water Nymph who represents the sea. She watches over and protects the world's many oceans. She controls not only the ocean's water, but also elements such as ice, snow, any aspects and forms of liquid. You can find her deep below sea.
🩵Helena, the third oldest, is the Weather Nymph who represent's Iethea's boundless sky. She controls not only the sky, but things such as wind, electricity, snow, and a substantial portion of weather-related factors. You can often see her soaring happily across the sky.
💚Holly, the fourth oldest, is the Nature Nymph who represent's the world's wonderful nature. She controls not only plant life and similar material, but also all manners of stone and dirt. You can find her within forestry environments where lots of nature resides.
❤Edith, the second youngest, is the Fire Nymph representing the world's fire elements. She controls not only fire, but other derivatives such as molten substances, smoke, ash, etc. You can mainly find her in areas where the heat is scorching, like the inside of a volcano.
🤍Palmera, the youngest of the nymphs, is the Light Nymph who represents the Light of Iethea. She holds dominion over all conceivable aspects of light itself."
....
"... Polokus decided to split the Darkness into two halves, one more positive while the other more negative. To that end, he created a new nymph,
💜Estrella, the youngest of the nymphs out of the positive half of Darkness. She would be the Death Nymph connected to the positive Darkness of the world. She holds power not only over darkness itself, but also power over shadows, becoming intangible, summoning shadowy clones, etc. Polokus then tasked her with watching over the newly formed afterlife of Iethea; The Land of the Livid Dead, where all who were lost from the Bad Dream and all who now died would end up. Due to her creation, though she was the youngest of the nymphs, Estrella had power equal to even Betilla herself which allowed her to protect the Land of the Livid Dead and its residents. ..."
In Rayman Origins Betilla was tasked to create Rayman, but what if Rayman was made by one of the other nymph sisters instead?
Reapman, made by Beyonda Veil (Voodoo Mama's headcanon name). Like the heavy fog of a night Reapman carry a air of mystery and otherworldly as he moves between realms. Neither dead nor alive but a enigma of the natural order. While he appears terrifying and have a haunting voice he rarely wish for ill intent on others. To him death isn't something to fear but to be embraced when the time comes. His duty is more so to guide the souls to their final rest while giving them comfort as they pass. When he has free time though he can be quite mischievous.
Mantaray, created by Annetta Fish. Mantaray is the most eager for a fight or challenge out of all the versions of Rayman. He takes even greater joy to watch his enemy squirm or beg for their lives as he tears them to pieces. That's what happened to a certain robot pirate. His victories also feeds into his ego making him believe he's the strongest fighter. However, themat doesn't mean he won't protect the helpless. If he sees someone being targeted he'll attack the assailant like a shark on a blood trail.
Aroma, created by Edith Up. While his mother loves to cook food Aroma likes to eat food, but that food is poison. Aroma has a hyperfixation on anything poisonous or venomous. The strong interest often made others worry for his health but he would be muching on a mushroom like it was a snack. He does have his own motives however, he would use his own body as a test subject to find cures for any ailment so no one else will have to. As ironically as is he takes health very seriously (when it's at the risk of someone else).
Doreimi, created by Holly Luya. Doreimi is far from the strongest, in fact he hates violence. He often believes there are more peaceful ways to deal with conflict. His own way is by encouraging others from his music. On stage he'll play his guitar and sing with such harmony it could sway even the toughest of hearts. But when he's not on stage he'll immediately clam up and retreat on himself. He's extremely socially anxious unless it was family and will use his wings to hide his face.
Borealis, created by Helena Handbasket. Borealis is the most graceful dancer is all of the realms. From ballet to ice skating, he'll dance to spread joy and wonder to his audience. Though he came from a land of ice and snow his optimism shines bright like the warm sun. Whenever someone is in need of help he'll be there in a leap to help. But don't take his kindness as weakness, his temper is just as sharp and cold as ice.
These are all just what if designs, they're all Rayman just different versions of him.
