question because your "what remains" au is super cool! The little wings on past Grian's hood, does that mean he is sort of a shaman/šamán ? Or was he one of the "clan leaders"? Either way, I'm interested in hearing any more thoughts you have! :) hope you have a good day!
Hi! I haven't thought of that in such details, because it would mean I'd need to construct a semi-fantasy culture of uncertain time period (well, okay, it's probably somewhere in the early/mid bronze age (?)) with uncertain geographical placement, make up lots of lore stuff,,, and I'm just afraid of getting carried too far away for now :'D
+ one of the most crucial aspects of this au, to me, is the overall uncertainty; a kind of intrigue that is impossible to resolve fully. Because what's gone is gone, and whatever was happening in their past lives is a different story, one that doesn't belong to our time. So I'm not sure if I'll dive in those depths at all
However, I am picturing past Grian as one of the figures of authority, for sure! I was leaning towards "clan leader" category, but shaman or a member of religious order makes sense, now that you're saying it :)
The wings/feathers are supposed to be a nod of respect to his mythical ancestor (past Pearl, Jimmy and Joel would have something similar), as well as furs of a big feline — to Scar's.
Thank you for the question!! Have a wonderful day too, sweet anon! <3