I haven't posted anything in a while about my Ninjago AU, (Current working title: "Light and Shadow") but I have 2 huge things for it in the works that I've been working on basically since my last post about it. So for all of the probably 4 people here who are interested in this, look forward to that!
Namely, a full summary of the plot, and Updated redesigns for the 4 Ninja (Plus full designs for Lloyd) fully rendered with cool elemental FX and everything.
Ninjago: Elements of Destiny Pride Month Collection
Here's a collection of images starring the cast of Elements of Destiny for Pride month.
I decided to use this chance to test the waters regarding a design for trans-fem Jay. Thoughts?
It's unlikely any LGBT identity is going to be relevant to Lloyd's overall arc or character, but I thought the 2nd image was a good message to be saying this month.
These 5 young adults are training under the guidance of Sensei Wu, Son of the First Spinjitzu Master, and former leader of the now-disbanded Alliance of Elemental Masters.
They must discover and hone their elemental powers to protect Ninjago from danger. Starting with Ninjago City and the secret criminal empire hiding below its surface.
Lloyd Montgomery Smith : Apprentice of Air
Age 16. Codename: "Breeze."
Much like his mother Misako "Koko" Smith, who Sensei Wu considers his own sister, (despite the lack of apparent connection,) Lloyd is as inquisitive as he is tenacious. The newest member of the Ninja Crew, Lloyd dreams of making a difference in Ninjago, before discovering the existence of his Uncle's initiative to replace the Alliance of Elemental Masters. He vows to do everything in his power to help protect Ninjago. Determined to become a Ninja and discover his own elemental power, Secrets about his family slowly begin to unravel the more he gets involved.
Nya Smith : Ninja of Fire
Age 19. Codename: "Ember."
Lloyd's adopted elder sister, Nya is the Firey leader of the Ninja, and the one who Lloyd first discovered was a Ninja. Hotheaded but rarely hot-tempered, Nya's grit, willpower, and willingness to listen to her teammates make her an effective leader for the rag-tag group. She tries her hardest to protect Lloyd as well as the others. Although she acts confident, she has a self-conscious streak and tends to overwork herself.
Jay Walker : Ninja of Lightning
Age 18. Codename: "Spark"
Energetic, loud, and snarky, Jay is easy to not take seriously.
But when things get serious, he can get the job done. He tends to overreact to things ("Spazz out" as the others call it,) and get distracted whenever something (Or someone) cool gets brought up. Brilliant inventor and an even more brilliant fighter; backing this bird into a corner would be a horrible mistake.
Cole Morrow : Ninja of Earth
Age 19. Codename: "Mountain"
Tough, blunt, and dependable, Cole is the solid rock of the team, literally and emotionally. Sometimes it seems like he's the only one on the team with any common sense, but he's also good at alleviating tense moments with a clever joke. He's also a music geek and the guy who suggested the 4 pretend to be a band as cover for their Ninja gigs in the first place.
Zane Julian : Ninja of Ice
Age 18. Codename: "Crystal"
Calm and perceptive, Zane prides himself in being efficient. Despite the fact that he is a robot, he wears his heart on his sleeve and is very emotionally conscious. (Although dense when it comes to social cues.) With a special awareness and the ability to evaluate every fine detail, he is a master strategist essential to any major plan. He also has a tendency to not seem like he's paying attention, but to actually be paying perfect attention. The heart of the Ninja team, It's not uncommon for the Ninja to joke about him being "The therapist" of the group. Also a diehard fan of old movies. And sometimes makes references that no one else gets. (Somehow, not even Wu.)
This is the first post for Elements of Destiny's official own Tumblr blog! In case you didn't recognize it, this is the Rewrite AU @star-light-shadows has been cooking up for a while.
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