🌑 Welcome to Tenebraethia: A World of Magic, Memory, and Prophecy 🌌
I made a little moodboard to set the tone of Tenebraethia 🫶🏾
The moodboard above is a glimpse into the dark, mystical world of Tenebraethia, where ancient prophecies and ethereal landscapes shape the destinies of those who dwell within. This world is the backdrop of The Tryskelion Prophecy, a story of power, ambition, and the emotional scars that bind three sisters—the Noxthorne triplets—to their fate.
A Deeper Look into the World of Tenebraethia
This moodboard captures the essence of Tenebraethia through its rich color palette of deep purples, soft greens, and celestial whites. Each element was carefully chosen to reflect both the beauty and danger of the triplet's world, where time, memory, and the boundaries between life and death are manipulated...
The Triquetra and Celestial Symbols: The triquetra, a symbol of the interconnectedness of life, death, and dreams, looms large over Tenebraethia. This ancient symbol represents the balance each of the Noxthorne sisters must maintain in their realms.
The Moon and Misty Skies: Ever-changing and cyclical, the moon and the misty skies and peaks are a visual representation of Eirlys Noxthorne’s dominion over the Dreamworld, where reality and illusion intertwine. The moon also reflects the prophecies that govern their futures, casting a light on the path ahead, however shadowed it may be.
The Desert Landscape: The vast, dry desert calls to mind Vesmiren, the harsh and unforgiving land that Eirynia governs. In this world, time and memory are constantly shifting, much like the ever-changing sands beneath the cacti. The starkness of the desert represents Eirynia’s cold pragmatism and her calculated control over the flow of time, where moments can be stretched, altered, or erased at her will.
The Forest and Lightning: The thick, misty forest represents the mystery and natural beauty of Yrigmire, Eivey’s domain. Here, the balance between life and death is tenuous, with Eivey’s connection to necromancy and biomancy enabling her to manipulate both creation and decay. The lightning strikes that illuminate the
The Emotional Heart of Tenebraethia
The quote in the top right corner—“The strongest bonds aren’t formed by blood but by the scars we share”—encapsulates the emotional depth of The Tryskelion Prophecy. The Noxthorne sisters may be bound by blood, but it’s their shared scars, both emotional and physical, that form the backbone of their complex relationship. The scars from betrayals, ambitions, and hidden desires define them as much as their familial ties, creating a tense and fragile balance between love and resentment.
The Skull Symbol: A reminder of the ever-present shadow of death that looms over Tenebraethia, the skull represents the inevitable price each character pays for power. Whether it’s Eirlys’ burden of protecting the Dreamworld, Eirynia’s manipulations of history, or Eivey’s flirtations with necromantic power, death is a force they must all contend with.
A Realm Between Worlds
The soft, hazy gradient of purple and green skies evokes the surreal nature of Tenebraethia, a place where the metaphysical world constantly bleeds into the physical. This balance is especially precarious in Slumfjord Valleys, where the Dreamworld and waking world coexist in a perpetual fog. The soft, surreal tones in my moodboard represent the dreamlike quality of this land, where reality is never quite stable, and dreams can both guide and mislead.
What Lies Ahead in the Prophecy?
The moodboard offers a visual snapshot of the world, but The Tryskelion Prophecy itself promises much more. The sisters’ journey will take you deeper into this beautifully fractured world, exploring the moral ambiguity of power, the weight of prophecy, and the unbreakable yet fragile bonds between family.
