Part 1 of the current characters in my insect world and probably the most important ones for now. Oberon, Atlas and Beetle are the main trio that the story revolves around, with Cynthia and Corwin being main support characters.
Some info on them all below cut!
OberonA giant flower beetle. He is a half-blood blessed by Cynthia, though he considers it more a curse. All he wanted was a normal life when he moved into the city, and have fun with his friends, but now he has a heavy job placed on his shoulders he never asked for. He’s tasked with closing tears in reality between the God realm and their own, fight the Titans that escape, and remain hidden from the other half-blood and Gods who suddenly seem to be everywhere ever since he has become this. Afraid of himself and his untamed powers, plagued by immortality, he sometimes feels like he’s losing his mind… But he can’t refuse, as much as it hurts him. He’s just so happy to have his friends by his side still.
AtlasA giant prickly stickbug. Atlas is trans and vibing with it. Though he wishes he could have flight wings too. He’s an energetic bunch, and Oberon’s best friend. Somehow he always manages to cheer the beetle up, and even make his other gothic friend smile a little. Definitely the life and support of the group of friends, he’s always there to help out emotionally.
LilithOrchid mantis. As pink as she is, she is one hell of a goth and revels with it. She studies the magics, mostly the forgotten ones, and rolls her eyes when called a witch. In reality she quite dislikes the half-bloods who roam the city and take over the front pages of magazines and newspapers. But when she find out Oberon has become one, she was immediately at his side and helping as best as she could with old knowledge of the Ancients. She’s the one to consult with Cynthia, Oberon’s Patron, and does her best to build trust and make a plan to return her power and strength through faith of the people before the world falls into collapse.
CynthiaThe Goddess and Guardian of the Gates. She was once powerful and revered by many, but now the civilization that has worshipped her religiously is extinct, and she is slowly fading into obscurity. With her power dwindling, her hold on the Gates is too. The Gates are directly interconnected between three planes of reality, the overworld, underworld and aether. Tears in reality occur more and more often, letting Titans through to return causing chaos in the balance between realms. In a moment of weakness she appoints Oberon as her heir, and now tries to teach him on how to deal with the tears while simultaneously learning what it truly means to be alive instead of an all powerful God.
CorwinCockroach. Corwin is a half-blood that no one quite knows. No one is entirely sure where he came from, or why he is here. He sort of appears and disappears. Meddling with the living, half-bloods, and gods alike. He always seems to know what’s going on, but doesn’t let up on letting his past slip through either. Some would call him a conman, some a showman, some just say he’s batshit crazy. Though, in his eyes a random new half-blood in the neighbourhood seems like a new interesting thing to observe, and maybe even help out. They are, afterall, sort of similar.
Building a whole world with these bugs, with gods, half gods, mafia, hunters, and a badass snail grandma. Very excited to start sharing more info on these!! :D
In order: Centipede centaur, earwig, beetle goddess, snail, beetle
