#aurene

[into-theocean]

“Aurene” 1329 AE, Tarir

Tarir already has, in game, mesoamerican influence within it's architecture. My character himself is also Mexican Indigenous, so I felt particularly emotional about the thought of leaning into that. So Here is Aurene inspired by Mexica art! In my mind, the exalted created this mural shortly after her birth, to commemorate it and soldify Leo as her champion... embedded into the walls of her sanctuary.

[asleepinawell]

aurene, sweetie, you're doing amazing

[mvdotexe]

Also this thing I had a go at for possible server sticker use.

[lady-quen]

Without you I'll be heartless Oh, light can only shine in the darkness

I realized I have never drawn Mael with Aurene before, for how much I rant about them. They mean so much to me, especially their unlikely dynamic of opposites. A necromancer is probably the "worst" class to showcase the Champion of Aurene's connection to our dearest dragon daughter, but, by pure accident, their themes ended up working so well as the balance of light and dark. The Commander who taught the Scion how to love and treasure mortals, and the Scion who saved the Commander's soul from withering away into evil. Both doomed to die, but return for the sake of the other.

Even though Mael had lost his inner light, Aurene now shines in its place.

(Closeups below cut)

[kasimova-dariia]

What if Xalath was a champion of each of the Elder Dragons? 🐲

[starlightsuncrow]

You will always be my little Aurene

[ginger-commander-is-tired]

I had an idea... Showing how they both matured through the years! First picture is from Season 3, the second picture is from EoD.

Also a slight side note for the first pic:

Michael isn't a norn but since he was 12 he was raised by one and adopted a lot from their culture. In the picture he is also paying tribute to the fallen Commander - Minerva - who raised him and trained him. The "tattoos" are just paint xd

[mabaki]

GW2CC Revenge for @rosewoodroad | Wysma & Aurene!