I'm very excited to add a new character to the Far From Home roster and introduce you to my salesman-turned-conman, Auvellius Phibbs!
I've been chipping away at this on and off for a little over two months, so it feels incredibly satisfying to finally release this man into the world XD I've actually had Auvellius for more than two years but it's just taken me a while to find my footing with his refs (which might make more sense if you continue reading). Still, he's only the fourth of six crew mates planned for FFH's main cast so I've got more work to do down the line. Hopefully the refs for the two remaining ladies won't take nearly as long as this schmuck, haha!
Auvellius has some fun albeit lengthy lore, so more info can be found below for those interested c:
Auvellius Phibbs used to be a salesman and was pretty well known throughout the vast network of galaxies, mainly due to his connections with a plethora of wealthy clientele. He maintained good relations with his clients and upheld a good reputation - even if his dealings weren't exactly good. However, something mysterious happens while meeting with one of his clients which causes him to be accused of swiping an important possession from the buyer, so now he's on the run from the client's cronies who plan to cut him down and take back what he stole. He eventually (reluctantly) abandons his salesman shtick due to the circumstances and finds himself in a life of swindling and petty crime, a change which comes easily thanks to his existing skills.
In actuality, Auvellius didn't steal anything...rather he was infected with an alien parasite when it forcibly entered his body as a means of escaping its prison. The particular client Auvellius was working with owned somewhat of a personal (and definitely unethical) zoo for rare and exotic creatures, and the sentient parasite Kresh was fed up with being trapped there. So taking advantage of Auvellius' ignorance and proximity, Kresh used his remaining strength to slip through an unseen flaw in his enclosure and wormed his way into Auvellius' body, forcing the salesman to become his host. Despite being at odds in those first moments of connection, Kresh managed to latch onto Auvellius's mind and mentally persuaded him to escape, seeing as his client was bent on subduing both of them.
Due to the unique nature of his species, Kresh has the ability to meld with Auvellius' body on both a mental and physiological level. This means he can integrate himself into all of Auvellius' internal systems/processes, as well as communicate with Auvellius freely through a shared mental link.
The two are able to escape Auvellius' client together only because of a new ability granted to Auvellius by Kresh's presence; when Auvellius intentionally relinquishes control of his body and Kresh takes his place, Auvellius can undergo a transformation that allows him to grow three times in size. With this size comes a new strength and some extra physical features. Kresh can only work with the canvas he's given, so Auvellius' parasite form closely resembles his original body in many ways.
Whenever Kresh is in control, Auvellius is still present as a voice in the back of his head - much like how Kresh sounds to Auvellius on a regular basis. In general Auvellius must be willing to let Kresh take over for any change to occur, which requires trust from both parties. Unfortunately, the two don't get along super well at first thanks to their highly conflicting personalities. Auvellius and Kresh realize they need to learn to tolerate each other if they're going to work together and be a successful team.
Unlike what one might expect, Kresh doesn't have any malicious intentions or uncontrollable habits as a parasite. In fact, he's actually the voice of reason between him and Auvellius. His direct needs involve staying connected to a host and getting the chance to 'stretch his legs' by taking control every once in a while, rather than siphoning energy or resources. So protecting Auvellius is a very good thing. Auvellius himself is a shady, narcissistic sweet-talker who gets himself into trouble quite often (as is typical for a conman), and Kresh often ends up advising against his decisions with an unexpected wisdom. It's a fun twist compared to what's generally expected from fictional alien parasites.
There's more I could share but for fear of rambling on too long, that's the gist of it. I really look forward to doing more with these two down the line!
An Art Fight revenge for my close friend @toothpaste-dragon / @gadzooksgalore! I love this guy SO MUCH, he is an amazing character. 😤💖🌟
(In other news, I'm going back to my regular posting schedule of Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday, and other regular scheduled programming with return shortly!)
The only thing Auvellius feels inclined to fight for is himself. Whether that means getting out of a sticky situation with his behind intact, or just enjoying a comfortable and cushy lifestyle, he'll fight tooth and nail if it concerns his own well-being. He doesn't care for just causes or charity cases and will actively avoid them.
🌧️ — What makes them cry
Not much! Auvellius pushes his emotions deeeeep down (which is totally fine and healthy) so it's rare that you'll catch him shed a tear if he's upset. Honestly, the only scenario where you might actually witness him cry is when he experiences a major monetary loss XD That's not to say his hard outer shell will stay that way forever, but he's really not one to cry. His salesman persona certainly helps with that.
I've literally never made a character playlist before (it's not really my thing), but one of my friends finally convinced me to take a crack at it. So here's my attempt for the characters of Far From Home! It remains a mystery if I'll actually listen to it more than once XD
Feel free to give it a look if you're interested, it's not very long! I might add more songs over time as I discover them but this is it for now. I'd be curious to hear which songs you think correspond to which character(s), hehe.
Also here's the youtube version for those who don't use spotify c:
I've been busy as a bee with Art Fight, so I thought I'd start posting my attacks! 👀👏 These are my dear friend @gadzooksgalore / @toothpaste-dragon 's characters BAZ and AUVELLIUS! I had a lot of fun with this meme-inspired attack, hehe.
