#book spirits

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“You’re the only thing that makes me feel human...”

Over 2 weeks since the last time I drew, and originally was just going to be a simple Disney edit involving shipping things, but it KINDA got a little out of hand...

Have a little bit of Thunderbird (Ashlei, @birdystark , and Mer Fulmen, who is my Lightning Book Spirit) because it’s such a cute couple, and they remind me of Megura and Hercules from the Disney adaption (I promise it ends up NOTHING like the Greek mythology) from our future projects

Here is the original picture I edited:

(Mer doesn’t have an updated reference sheet yet, so some of this might not be 100% accurate)

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Another mood board down!

This time, it’s for my Lightning Book Spirit, Mer! His was very difficult, considering some of the topics used in this one!

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🐇📒🍎 For Mer, Sheut and a random muse of your choice uvu

Sheut:🐇- For a secret item they keep (stuffed animal, comfort object, etc)Honestly, the only thing that comes to mind is probably his giant garden and the little silver ring he wears on his pinky finger. They remind him of happier times long before the living nightmare he began to have to endure.

📒- For a secret journal/diary they keep (Bonus: Share an entry from it!)He really doesn’t keep something like a journal or diary on hand. He’d rather talk with the only other resident in his home, Pupillion

🍎- For something they secretly wish did existUh.... I honestly have no idea. He’s seen and experience a lot in his lifetime, so...

Mer:🐇- For a secret item they keep (stuffed animal, comfort object, etc) Hmmm.... Probably something that would remind him of a very special someone, like a pressed flower from a first date, or a little trinket they made him (even if it wasn’t the best looking thing in the world. Also things like every doodle his kids drew for him and his wife he put together in a scrapbook.He’s kinda a sentimental man.

📒- For a secret journal/diary they keep (Bonus: Share an entry from it!) Not exactly a journal, but a book that has every memory of his recorded in it. Like more memorable ones, not like simple things like every time he ate or something like that.

🍎- For something they secretly wish did exist A way to assure he’d never lose the ones he loves. Until then, he’ll protect them with every fiber in his being.

Let’s just go with Harlan, cuz I miss my trans boy ;w;

Harlan:🐇- For a secret item they keep (stuffed animal, comfort object, etc) A little stuffed owl Ryder brought back from one of his missions, that he sets up beside his bed.

📒- For a secret journal/diary they keep (Bonus: Share an entry from it!) ABSOLUTELY he keeps a journal! He’s dedicated to writing in it everyday too to help ease some of his anxiety. I can’t think of an entry that wouldn’t end up as spoilers.

🍎- For something they secretly wish did exist A way for those who struggle with their identity to find an easier way to transition without the scorn of those against such a thing. It’s a big issue in his home country with such prejudice.

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Bloop

Most of the Book Spirits can read, though most never learned how to write. Mer is the only Book Spirit that can’t read or write, except Braille, which he self taught himself to do, while Marlei is the only Book Spirit who can both read AND write.

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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

This process took a while, but DAMN, am I SO happy how it turned out!

Here’s the new redesign for Jampo the Fire Book Spirit, because both the Irish and pale skin made no sense for someone who wields fire. Plus, now it also has four different variants of skins/cultures each of the Book Spirits are represented by.

His body type and pattern on gauntlet are a combination of Samoen and Wakandan inspired.

Also, his new face claim and voice claim:

But he’s still the same innocent little shit who loves everyone, and loves spicy food. His personally is no different.

(I don’t have the seal designed JUST yet. It’s going to be posted later)

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Okay so for OC asks 3, 9 and 11 for Mer. For the ask meme 11, 17 and 20 for Sheut. And for the Trivia 2, 8 and 17 for Sieki

Ok, sorry this took a bit, but hope ya like em all!

Original Character Asks: Mer

3. What is your character's least favorite memory?

Keeping it more spoiler free (meaning Iprobably won't say the absolute worst, but I'm sure some will knowwhat it is), it probably is watching so many people die around himfrom war, famine, or whatever, especially if the Spirits were partlyto blame.

Being the leader of the Book Spirits isa very stressful, but he tries his hardest to lead his fellowspirits, even if he sometimes tries to hide his true emotions.

9. Howdoes your character feel about religion?

Sincethey were created by God themselves, he more obverses it rather thanaccepts or rejects it. The only thing he hates about religion is howoften it's used to start wars or other acts of violence.

11.How did your character meet their best friend?

Canonly?That's probably Zaeros, which Mer's master is Zaeros's little sister,Kellalia.

AU?That's an oc owned by my gf (which not sure right now if I can sayhis name, but many already probably know who I'm talking about) in asimilar situation.

OCMeme: Sheut

11.If you could put them into a different fictional universe, wherewould they go?

Honestly?I've done a few Aus with Sheut and the Book Spirits, and the one he'sfit the best so far is a magical, midevil one as a Royal Knight.

17.They’re stranded on an island and can only have 4 items and onecompanion, who and what do they bring?

SinceSheut has his shadow powers, he doesn't need many tools like mostwould to survive. So at least something that could always make a fire(for cooking of course), his twin blades, two more items that are abit more on the NSFW side of things, so I'm not stating, and probablysomeone he ships with (or Zadkiel)

20.Whatkind of accent do they have?

I'vesaid this before, but his voice claim is Tim Curry, so more of apowerful, British accent when speaking in English, but obviously moreof an Arabian one for when he speaks in Egyptian

OCTrivia: Sieki

2.Ifthey are human, have they ever questioned man kinds place in theuniverse? If non human, do they ever judge humanity on it’s nature?Since Sieki is not human, she constantly is observing how mankindacts every cycle, and how they handle each one.

Buthonestly? She finds humans fascinating, but yet always needs a littleemotional support to help them keep going, thus why she's known asthe Tol Angel Aunt/Big Sister

8.Whois the most important person in their life (could be a relative,romantic interest or a teacher)

That'smost likely Jampo, the Fire Book Spirit, who she's in love with! Yup,this gentle giant loves a hyperactive little fireball like him, lol

17.If they do not have any kind of super natural abilities, what kind ofpowers would they have? If they do, how would they be different ifthey did not have those powers?

Withoutthe ice or mind reading abilities, Sieki would most likely settledown in a quiet village, teaching kids. She'd rather not fight if shehas to anyway, and this would more likely be more cemented in withoutpowers.

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For the 'How well do you know your OC meme' 12 an 8 for Mer, 39 and 23 for Jampo and 8 and 57 for Sieki

Mer:

12. Is your oc sexually active?Not normally, but only with the ones he loves, and he doesn’t have a lot of experience with that! 

8. What are some of your OC’s strengths?Mer was literally created to be the leader of the Book Spirits, which he does a good job of, he’s physically the fastest (which my gf and I realized later), and he’s very loving and loyal.

Jampo:

39. Who is your OCs biggest enemy?Not including the main antagonists of the story, it’s probably Sheut. He HATES how narcissistic and stuck up he can get, and how he treats people as well makes him really irritated with the pup.

23. Whats your OCs biggest secret?Honestly? It’s his insecurity with himself. He loves people, and it’s hard not to love his hyperactive personality, but he’s actually really scared that he’ll end up alone, and people won’t like him.

Sieki:

8. What are some of your OC’s strengths?Sieki is not only the tallest of the group (a whooping 7′!), but she’s also second in command. She’s like the aunt, or big sister of the group, and is very calming and gentle. Plus, because when sealed, she can’t speak, her personal power is her most powerful compared to the others, since she has telepathy to not only speak to others, but to see their inner emotions.

57. Would you call your OC adventurous?Beyond the journey she must take with the rest of the Book Spirits with the Keeper of the Book of Miracles, she’s actually pretty content on a more quieter life. She doesn’t mind it, but if she could make the choice, she’d settle down in a small village, helping them out however she could