#nonagon

[user-without-a-cool-acronym]

Every time in the animated show when Molly went full Nonagon, he was still at least partly himself, at most being very detached when he fought Gustav

But this

This is Lucien

[kuuuuuro]

There! There! The Marks of the Evil One!

[weird-gnome]

Since that spooky book made an official appearance in the Mighty Nein show, I was reminded of this nightmare fuel that I drew back in late 2020/early 2021. Is it spoilers? Yeah? Kinda? If you're caught up in the show so far you'll be fine to look at it. If you watched the campaign you'll get it more.

Listen, idk what possessed me to draw this shit, okay? But there are nine different ways to write 9 hidden in there from different cultures and places around the world and I don't remember what they all looked like or where they are but it's not all just random scribbles. I think there's some overly complex equations that equal 9 in there somewhere too, idk, I don't have the notes I made to create this piece of fuckery anymore.

It got featured on the Critical Role page but it wasn't put in the intermission fanart reel if I remember correctly. But that means someone on the cast probably saw it at some point and that gives me joy. (Secretly I hope it was Travis cause I think he'd hate it so so sooooooo much <3 )

[digitalwizard01]

I kinda love how *that* Mollymauk scene depicted Molly's blood hunter magic. And also seeing new M9 fans reacting to it, having absolutely no idea what's to come

[mxlinoe]

"Rudderless, fractured, wild, jealous, impotent..."

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Lucien Tavelle the man you are.

Details + process under the cut!

Also if youve read this far heres a lucien playlist i made :3

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4R3L34YQq9RQWHlcm7HcA8?si=Z3N8hGGLQIW9IlH5KT2-Vg&pi=NHFb0X3JQMyMT

[onesmolhurts]

Mollymauk Tealeaf ☀️🌙

[chinchicher]

Been having mental breakdowns and went to hang out with my bro, but he had a burst pipe in his apartment, so I was sitting and drawing while we were waiting for a plumber, sobs

Don't mind two upper drawings, I was drawing them in a bus, so they look even MORE messy than the others

Guess who watched Animatic Battle...(also say hi to the lil Sketchpad)

[telluriaen]

ANGELIC HIERARCHY

According to Therist theology, angels possess a well-defined hierarchy arising from their ordered nature. Each “caste” or “class” of angel is known as a choir. Although the choirs diverge in certain strands of the Therist faith, there is a consensus that they number nine in total, classified into three groups of three, called spheres, each choir being ruled by an archangel. This hierarchy is organized from the spheres closest to the Creator to those closest to the World. Each sphere also represents a parallel with the totality of being, encompassing body, mind, and spirit.

What follows is the hierarchy described in the Book of Angels, by the natural philosopher Ludwig of Mustela, who in his youth, while a member of the clergy, compiled and gathered the information contained in the canonical work Of the Sacred Scriptures of Thero. This work appears to be the oldest source on the subject and is, without doubt, the most highly regarded by scholars.

Sphere of the Spirit

Also called the First Sphere, this is the one of the highest and most absolute principle, associated with primordial purity and the direct manifestation of the divine. It is the sphere closest to the Creator, where the fire of the spirit and the divine will are expressed in their form unaltered by the World. It is said that the angels belonging to this sphere are incapable of exercising free will in the manner of mortal beings, for the proximity of the Creator’s will ultimately inhibits it. It is commonly stated that the angels of this sphere are, in practice, appendages or extensions of the Creator’s unwavering will.

Seraphim

The Seraphim constitute the highest choir of the angelic hierarchy and maintain the greatest proximity to the Creator. They are responsible for executing and sustaining the divine will, from which they receive orders directly. Traditionally described as beings of pure flame and light, they are depicted adorned with six wings that entirely envelop their form. Their ruling archangel is Sulphiel, the most powerful among the angels, sometimes referred to as the Prince of Angels or “the Voice of God,” for he alone is authorized to behold the Creator in all His splendor and to maintain direct contact with Him, transmitting the Creator’s designs to his brethren.

Ophanim

Also known as “Thrones,” the Ophanim are the pillars of cosmic order and represent the wheel of divine law, which moves ceaselessly to sustain the universe. It falls to them to preserve the harmonious flow of celestial energies, ensuring the stability and coherence of the laws that govern the cosmos. They are depicted as flaming wheels filled with eyes, capable of detecting any disturbance within the celestial spheres. Their archangel is Celiel, the second in command among the celestial hosts.

Hashimalim

The Hashimalim act as regulators of the angelic hierarchy, supervising and organizing the functions of the lower choirs. Associated with divine energy and light, they are often described as possessing an intensely radiant appearance and bearing three pairs of wings. Tradition also attributes to them a role in divine judgments, in which they act as executors and interpreters of celestial law. Their archangel is Zhuriel, the Just.

Sphere of the Mind

The Sphere of the Mind, or Second Sphere, occupies the intermediate domain between the Spirit and the World, being responsible for translating the divine will and giving form, law, and structure to the physical world. The angels of this sphere act as regulators, builders, and preservers of the structure of the material world, expressing the divine intellect that orders and sustains the cosmos. Some later authors tend to place the Cherubim within the Sphere of the Body, with the Erelim assuming their place in the Sphere of the Mind.

Elohim

The Elohim are a particularly emblematic class of angels, responsible for the cosmic order of the physical universe, ensuring that the world functions according to the Creator’s design. In some strands of Therist theology, they are interpreted as demiurges, charged with giving form to that which the Creator conceived. This attribution stems from the belief that the Creator, being absolutely divine, could not maintain direct contact with mortal and impure matter. Their appearance is not fixed, being commonly described as tangles of arms and eyes, endowed with two pairs of wings.

Furthermore, certain philosophical schools maintain that the gods and other powerful spirits worshiped in different religions would in fact be Elohim who deviated from their original function and became corrupted, coming to pass themselves off as gods and to deceive mortals. According to the principal Therist creation myth concerning the origin of humanity, humankind would descend from Elohim who fell in love with the world and with matter, ultimately becoming trapped within mortal bodies. Their ruling archangel is Zarachel, the Faithful.

Sopherim

The Sopherim are regarded as the celestial scribes, entrusted with maintaining precise and exact records of all events that have occurred in the history of the world, from creation to the present day. They are also responsible for preserving sacred teachings and divine traditions, ensuring that this knowledge is transmitted to mortals. Their appearance is generally described as that of multifaceted beings, bearing two pairs of wings. The archangel of the Sopherim is Zephaniel, the bearer of the Book of Destiny, in which the totality of the world’s history is recorded, from its creation to the present time, or to its ultimate end according to some versions. The existence of such a work has given rise to extensive philosophical debates over the centuries, for many thinkers argue that a book capable of containing, with absolute accuracy, the totality of the universe and its history would be a perfect simulacrum of reality itself. According to this line of thought, to describe the universe in its entirety would be equivalent to recreating it, rendering the record and the recorded object indistinguishable.

Cherubim

The Cherubim act as guardians and warriors of the celestial hosts, responsible for protecting the heavens and sacred places, as well as for defending mortals from demons and other malevolent entities. In Therist eschatology, it is they who will face the demonic legions in the struggle to free the world from evil. They are frequently represented with two pairs of wings and four heads, those of a man, an eagle, an ox, and a lion, symbolizing, respectively, wisdom, keen sight, strength, and courage. Their current archangel is Thamael, the only one among the archangels to have succeeded another in his post, for his predecessor lost it after rebelling against the Creator, when the latter decreed that the corrupted Elohim who had become mortal would be forgiven for their transgression.

Sphere of the Body

Finally, the Third Sphere, or Sphere of the Body, is where the angels who maintain direct contact with the world of humankind reside, acting, protecting, conveying messages, and carrying out divine justice among mortals. They represent the lowest plane of the angelic hierarchy, in which the divine becomes present through its relationship with “humanity.”

Erelim

The Erelim constitute the seventh angelic choir and are frequently associated with the execution of divine justice. Although they are sometimes linked to tragedies and misfortune, such an association is considered unjust, for they are also responsible for granting blessings to the righteous and deserving. In art and scripture, they are often depicted bearing scales and swords, symbols of justice and divine force employed to maintain the balance of the world. According to tradition, this was the caste that lost the greatest number of its members during the celestial revolts, which may have contributed to its negative reputation. Their archangel is Ombriel, the Blind, an epithet acquired due to his absolute impartiality.

Malakhim

The Malakhim are regarded as the messengers of the celestial hosts, acting as intermediaries between the world of mortals and the divine planes. They are responsible for carrying the prayers of the faithful to the heavens, as well as for transmitting divine inspirations and the Creator’s commands to earthly beings. They are generally depicted as winged men of divine aspect or simply as white birds. Their archangel is Sachariel, the one who announced the coming of Thero by rending the heavens with a comet, as well as his death by conjuring earthquakes. It is also said that Sachariel will be responsible for announcing to humankind the nearness of the end of times, through his eschatological trumpet.

Ishim

The Ishim are considered the protective angels and guardians of mortals, situated at the base of the angelic hierarchy. In addition to watching over human life, they are charged with guiding souls to the womb before birth and, after death, leading them to the judgment destined for them. Their appearance is generally described as that of a person of great beauty, who may or may not bear a pair of wings. Their archangel is Beluviel, traditionally known as the “Angel of Death.”