#eamhrys

[lady-quen]

I'm procrastinating a presentation but teeeechnically first artparty sketch, haha I will color later for sure because @mithosis ' Eamhrys Mordrem form is soooo fun so I put him next to my chilly bird. They're checking if he has a hidden mango stash

[mithosis]

Once you're stripped clean, what's at your core?

A quiz, a dash game, a very cool one at that

Tagged by: @lady-quen, thank you thank you

Tagging: anyone who would like!! Also @el-is-away :)

Aestus — Rippling Sunset

You're the nicest person I'll ever meet, probably. With an undying passion to protect those who can't protect themselves, you're energetic and bubbly to a fault. It's cute, watching you run around trying to tie up loose ends. I feel bad for you — out of everyone you know, you probably have some of the deepest trauma, more than anyone's aware of. This isn't something that you want attention for at all, and you'd really just rather forget it exists at all... Even then, it seems like you can never escape it. I wish you a pleasant rest of your life, full of rippling sunsets and free of prying eyes.

Stig — Resounding Truth

You have a goal in mind, and others brush it off right away... Why does everyone always tell you to follow your dreams when it's actually their dreams that they want you to follow? Your memory is weak, and your conviction is even weaker on days when you're reminded of how alone you really are. It's hard to go on without someone pushing you forward... Is this what life is? A cycle of monotony, fueled only by the desire not to trouble anyone too much with your passing? It would be nice to have something, or someone, to spur you on. I hope you find them.

Eamhrys — Cauterizing Rage

The house has burned down around you, and you're the only one left standing. Is it gratifying to be the survivor? Fear and anger are weapons in your capable hands, used only to serve your agenda of fighting back when deemed necessary. You're a powerful person, built from the ashes of your despair and your family's mistakes. With time, you'll bloom into someone softer, like the full blossoms that grow each spring and wither away with the leaves in fall. They won't disappear if you take your eyes off of them. You're enough.

[lady-quen]

Doodled @mithosis 's bat again, somewhat messily haha

[mithosis]

Thank you, @lady-quen, for letting everyone steal this meme. Time to yeet the character at it, yippee

This is, of course, a generalization... Situational stuff happens

I don't think i mentioned it anywhere aside DMs, but his original height was 173 cm (5'8'') — somehow in my mind's eye i thought this was sufficiently tall without losing a sense of peace around him... Soo apparently i was wrong and that was pretty short. I guess his creature art was accurate to how i pictured it all along, and the in-game model reflects that too :,D Now he's proudly even 180 cm (5'11'') tall

Gender reflects him being a creature first, however intelligent it might've been, and a humanoid second. He uses he/they pronouns, though the second set comes up rarer, because they wouldn't correct anyone. Don't really care all that much

Health of others is a priority for him 100% btw, he just doesn't consider himself in that equation

I swear I'm drawing the folks from artparty, i'm just extremely slow (hides under the bed)

[mithosis]

Continuing with the hypotheticals train... I leave u this thought: Eamhrys legendary weapon quotes

Hypotheticals my hypotheticals...

I'll go further and give Eamhrys a name and domain he would've received, if he was ever a scion (and/or an Elder Dragon afterwards. one can indulge, you know) —

Ithax, Facet of Plant and Change

Unfortunately (or not), dad didn't name him in the story at all, so he ended up choosing one individually, after cycling through a lot of others

Now onto the quotes!

Ithax' Rending

It hurt them. I hurt them.

Ithax' Flight

The further I run, the more I learn. The more I wonder.

Ithax' Wing

Vines slither. They reach, they claim, and suffocate.

Ithax' Gaze

Growth, soft and fleeting... Yet beautiful.

Ithax' Claw

Take your time. Do not rush what you might regret.

Ithax' Bite

It was never enough. You made me to feast on what was left.

Ithax' Weight

And grief has long taken root.

Ithax' Tail

Do you know how it feels, to be a monster? To be afraid of who you are?

Ithax' Argument

Nature will take what it can, and give in return. Do not underestimate it.

Ithax' Persuasion

Day turns to night. Tomorrow is a little different.

Ithax' Wisdom

Life is in eternal motion. Cherish it.

Ithax' Scale

I was endless. I know myself now. Why does it feel foreign?

Ithax' Insight

No thing has a singular purpose. Everything changes.

Ithax' Fang

...but it is draining. You cannot help everyone.

Ithax' Breath

You must try anyway. You'll learn.

Ithax' Voice

It's your own. You have a choice.

[mithosis]

You see this old man lounging on the side of the road, and he offers you hot tea on your journey, what do you do? He says don't worry, you don't have to stay, and you can keep the cup :)

[mithosis]

Would Eamhrys ever consider taking on a Champion of his own?

Woah, thank you for the ask!! That is an interesting question, actually, i've never thought about that!!

Well, if i wanted to be a party pooper, i'd theorize upon existing lore that, since Eamhrys is not a dragon and specifically not a scion of Mordremoth — as in, not his direct offspring — but simply a minion of very juicy Champion status, even if directly molded by Mordremoth, he is unable to create or sufficiently bond with others via his magic in order to establish Champions of his own. He'd probably be able to create other minions, like Shatterer did by corrupting other beings, for example, but not a full-on Champion.

Now, i'm not a party pooper, and entertaining the idea makes stuff more interesting anyway! And Eamhrys might've got upgraded following the deaths of the Elder Dragons, too, so who knows! I'm not gonna discredit that. In this hypothetical, i'd say… it's complicated.

Yapping under the cut

He would never do it, if he could help it.

Shaped by his experiences, and not personally acquainted with anyone from Dragon's Watch to discredit them, it's hard for Eamhrys to view bonding with a Champion as anything other than irreversibly tainting said person, especially if done by a creature forged by a maliciously-aligned Elder Dragon such as Mordremoth. And the bond itself can be something so personal, down to sensing each other's emotional state — he is most probably unprepared for that kind of vulnerability, however at peace he might seem to an outside perspective.

Moreover, a forced Champion is a dead one — in his eyes, nothing is worse than stripping someone of their will, puppeteer them around, even if the influence is vague, and essentially doom them to die at the hands of someone they cherished, or kill the ones they loved instead. He'd never subject anyone to that fate, having experienced it firsthand.

A willing Champion? If anyone asked Eamhrys to make them one, he would refuse (if they even find out he's capable of doing so). He has no interest in having someone bound to him in this way, and it would only further the crippling guilt he has about his origins. He considers every other living being already perfect without the need for interference of such magnitude.

What he doesn't know is that his own being was very likely somehow purified by the druid magic back in Maguuma, so him taking on a Champion would be pretty different to Mordremoth, and a lot safer.

There is a circumstance where a willing bond with someone could theoretically be established, but it would take a lot of "if's" to happen. A mortally injured ally, one foot in the grave. Nobody else to help except Eamhrys, and his healing firebrand magic does not work at all, much less mundane healing kits. The ally being someone he absolutely cannot lose, whether it's family, dear friend, or a colleague he cares about so much he'd be willing to doom them to this new existence. He would be a lot more hesitant to even bring up the topic to a stranger.

Eamhrys would need consent regardless, and, unfortunately for him, in that fragile, terrified state the person might do or agree to anything to survive — though depends on the individual, of course. Only then would he indulge in something so sinful as saving a being from absolute destruction via a Champion bond. He will sustain them on his own magic and heal their wounds, nurse them back to health. He would also be fully prepared for that relationship to be irreversibly broken/changed afterwards and for the saved to hate him. Would even kind of expect it. But he wouldn't be able to hide the guilt and sorrow that he feels towards the situation anymore, since two would be intrinsically linked together :)

In theory, a situation where somebody might convince Eamhrys to connect to a person in this way might occur even without near-death experiences, but the circumstances still must be dire :,) or else he wouldn't even consider it. He's boring that way

Anyway, thank you for the ask again!! This was really fun to think about :)

[mithosis]

Yaayyy my little grandpa

I wasn't tagged, just seen this template from others and wanted to try making one of my own for a long time, and of course this weird guy was the one to get it. Tagging @el-is-away <3 whoever you want; @rostomanologist shaking you; @awerzo 👀

Feel free to steal a tag as well, if you want to!

The characters are as follows:

1. Emiel Regis Rohellec Terzieff-Godefroy — The Witcher (both the series and the third game) Major inspiration overall. An ancient humane monster, someone who helps people of his own volition and doesn't allow himself be swept by desires. A scholar, witty and not easily frightened. Posessing immense power, but choosing to be kind instead, settling with humans rather than his own kind.

I also enjoy the way higher vampires in the setting fight while in more humanoid form, or at least how it was portrayed in the game — using elongated nails/claws that can cut through steel. Eamhrys does that too a little bit, as a treat :)

2. Merlin — The Arthurian Legend (alternatively, Gandalf — Lord of The Rings, both work) It is that old man rizz and tendency to be an advisor who comes up with clever ways to escape a given situation. Mysterious wizard in comfortable clothes that comes to your rescue and guides you on an adventure. Not so much an inspiration story-wise, wouldn't know where to fit that... Though it would be fun to explore. It also amuses me to have a Merlin-inspired-ish character, when sylvari lore and characters reflect the Arthurian legend, with a sacred sword and all :D The fact both have shape-shifting abilities was a complete coincidence, but a lovely one.

They also share a name, somewhat! The character of Merlin incorporated the stories of Ambrosius Aurelianus (or Emrys Wledig in Welsh) in his legend, and shared his name. "Emrys" means "immortal", and "Eamhrys" is a different-sounding variant i came up with.

3. Iroh — Avatar: The Last Airbender A journey of a brilliant man sent to war, wrecked by grief after the loss of someone dear to him and abandoning his post. A journey of gaining clarity and finding balance between all the elements. A journey of caring, kindness and spirituality, looking after someone. A terrific mastery over fire. Determination and forgiveness. And, however amusing that may be, great love for tea, be it making or sharing it.

4. Greed — Fullmetal Alchemist (picture from Brotherhood) It was more of a subconscious inspiration, than direct, i didn't remember he existed at the time :,D However, his Ultimate Shield form design has influenced both the champion and humanoid forms of Eamhrys. Sharp claws that can cut steel, regeneration (even though it's separate from the form..), that devil face with scary fangs and teeth. Black eyes, as if posessed. Those also somewhat come from the vampire design in anime Shiki as well! But, of course, there are many examples of the same all over media.

5. Stitch — Lilo and Stitch A surprising one, huh? But his story is very fitting. An artificially created being, one made to destroy, wreaking havoc being its only purpose. A creature that has nothing except its instincts, not even fond memories to look back to in the night. Someone who struggles with their own nature at every turn, but who learns, listens and eventually finds family in those around them despite all the hardship.

Some features Stitch's design were also something i subconsciously incorporated into Eamhrys'. A lot of coincidences here :,D

6. Emmrich Volkarin — Dragon Age: Veilguard This is a recent one, yeah... The game isn't even out yet, but the vibes of this man are top notch. Exactly what i envision for my guy, if a little more reserved with wardrobe choices. A kind, respectful, caring older gentleman with somewhat creepy origins and job? Give me two.

Honorable mentions in no particular order: Alucard (Castlevania Series), Paarthurnax (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim), Haku (Spirited Away), Van Hohenheim (Fullmetal Alchemist), Biwamaru Hoshi and Dororo (Dororo 2019), Caleb Widogast (Critical Role 2nd campaign streams), Akihito Narihisago/Sakaido (ID: Invaded), Senritsu (Hunter X Hunter)

Here's the template!