#arcana stuff

[luciosleeches]

Asra: Who-

Julian: IT WAS ME!!

Lucio: I DIDN’T DO IT!!

Asra: ...

Asra: I was gonna say, “Who wants cookies?”

Asra: Now I’m concerned.

[sketchy-saram]

Okay, last crap sketch before I get back to business, but I just find the idea of Asra and Celeste having slept in the same bed for 3 years very interesting. xD They’re good cuddle buddies though. (And neither of them is particularly a morning person, so. She and Julian should have an interesting time with that, since I see him as being quite the early bird, hehe.)

Maybe I’ll finish this?  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ We’ll see, ha ha.

[dorianpavus]

listen tho yall should play the arcana so i can stop feeling guilty for reblogging so much stuff about it

it’s a mystery/fantasy/romance visual novel u can play on ios & android

you can pick your pronouns (she/her, he/him, they/them) 

you get to romance everyone bc the love interests are hella bisexual

(and characters are LGBT regardless of the player’s choices, with reference to their own past or current love interests in game)

(AND if the MC doesn’t know someone’s gender, they refer to them as “they/them” which is so nice. i don’t remember if that’s done every time, i haven’t checked, but i always notice it)

the art is STUNNING, so pretty and atmospheric

it’s honestly like the best written dating sim i’ve played, the story is actually interesting and it’s well edited

it’s free 

the only downside for me right now is that it’s still being released in installments, so the full game isn’t even close to out yet. and there’s not a way to go back and replay the chapter you’re on without replaying the whole game, which can be frustrating if you wanna see how a different choice might pan out, BUT the devs have said that’s a top priority for them to implement so expect that to change “asap”

seriously it’s so fun and the art is so pretty and i love all the characters and i genuinely can’t wait to romance all of them so like.... u should play it

[drustvar]

Arcana Bestiary : Day 1

ʙᴀɴɴᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴇᴠᴇɴᴛ ᴄʀᴇᴀᴛᴇᴅ ʙʏ @mappingthearcana​

Vesuvia is a ​City-State situated between the Catclaw Desert and the Malvent Strait. Vesuvia and the surrounding area have a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Vesuvia is a port city, and much of it’s economy revolves around sea trade. The Vesuvian wildlife is as diverse as the people who populate the state. 

Below is a small field guide to some of Vesuvia’s more common creatures! 

Small Creatures: 

Common Jackalope: The common jackalope is a rabbit like creature that grows antlers as they reach maturity, which will continue to grow as they age. Jackalope are found throughout Vesuvia and much of the surrounding areas, as well as in Zadith and the Fennekh Dessert. They are as versatile as the less fantastical members of the lagomorph family. Jackalope are herbivorous, their diet consists primarily of leafy plants, cacti, and roots.

In the wild, jackalope live in small groups in warrens. Groups are usually comprised of several female jackalope, with male jackalope living solitary lives outside of the mating season. During which, male jackalope, called bucks, will become territorial and spar other males with their antlers.  Jackalope, like rabbits, are valued for their meat and their fur. However, their antlers are also valuable in folk medicine and in artisan craft-work. Jackalope are easy to raise and make fine pets, however in recent years the Wolpertinger has overtaken them in popularity due to their comparatively softer and thicker fur.

Vesuvian Wolpertinger: While not native to Vesuvia, wolpertingers have flourished in the wild since their introduction by Drakr immigrants some hundred years ago. The Vesuvian Wolpertinger have developed larger ears and thinner coats than their ancestors as an adaptation to Vesuvia’s climate. Wolpertinger are closely related to jackalope, however a wolpertinger’s antlers are considerably smaller, and are shed in the spring. They also have a pair of wings that allow them to fly for a short distance. Vesuvian Wolpertinger nest in tree hollows or bramble thickets, and have been observed to hibernate through the summer if the temperatures become too high. The structure of a Wolpertinger’s feet is unique from other lagomorphs, their wrists are capable of turning 360 degrees, similar to a squirrel, which allows them to climb trees. Wolpertinger are primarily herbivourous, feeding on roots, tree nuts, and bark. However they have been observed catching small fish when foliage is scarce. Wolpertinger are highly prized for their soft, thick fur, and in countries like Firent and Drakr, domesticated wolpertinger have been bred into many different lines to produce a wide variety of fur.   Prospero’s Salamander: A species of salamander that was initially discovered (and according to legend, the familiar of) by the first Count of Vesuvia. Prospero’s salamanders are a sleek, golden brown color with red dapple markings along their back. They have three legs on either side of their torso, and have comparatively less fire capabilities than other members of the Minor Draconic genus.  Prospero’s salamanders are very common throughout Vesuvia, and can easily be found under logs, rubble, or dried river beds. They are a very docile species,  and even wild caught ones easily and amicably adapt to living in a home’s stove or furnace. 

Large Creatures: 

Venterre Boar: Descended from escaped truffle-swine of the Venterre region’s vineyards, Venterre boar are massive animals with a keen sense of smell. Their snouts are noticeably spade shaped, making foraging for roots, truffles, and subterranean creatures very easy. 

At a glance, Venterre boar are hard to differentiate from common boar, however the most notable differences are their large size, wiry coats that range in color from dark violet to red, and spade shaped snouts. 

Venterre boar can be very dangerous, and are commonly thought to be bad tempered, as opposed to common boar who are usually only aggressive when defending piglets or during the mating season.

Venterre boar are prized for their meat, which is said to have a taste similar to buttery wines. 

Shiny Chamois: A light-framed species of antelope that can be found on the Vesuvian plains, through to the Great Gate and edges of the Catclaw Desert. Shiny Chamois are named for their light, sandy colored coats that easily blend into long grasses or sand dunes. Shiny Camois have a pair of ivory colored, pronged horns that develop shortly before the animal reaches maturity. 

Shiny Camois live in large herds, usually with 15-30 members. Very briefly, Shiny Chamois were domesticated for use as small pack animals, however this has since fell out of practice as mules and ponies became more common in the area.  Lesser Chimera: (Not to be confused with the Greater Chimera, which is local to Milova) The lesser Chimera is a beast which, according to folk legend, was created by a wizard who had tried to save his pet antelope from the jaws of a leopard, and in doing so accidentally fused the beasts together.   Lesser Chimera are large, with adult males standing roughly 91 cm at their shoulders. Their body is usually a sandy or tawny color, with rosette markings. The secondary head resembles either a domestic goat or a shiny chamois. Unlike Greater Chimera, lesser chimera do not have a serpentine tail. They are typically solitary hunters, however a bonded pair or a mother and daughter(s) may share territory. Lesser Chimera are often hunted for their pelts and for their blood, which is believed to have magical properties. Lesser Chimera blood is often sold under the guise of being Greater Chimera blood, which does have proven magical properties. 

[venusnoir]

Should I make a seperate Arcana side blog?

keep all my arcana stuff there and it’ll be for asks and such towards Briala and all that.