May 29
Commission - Variant cover for Starfish Lovers!!
Loved having a chance to draw these two!
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Commission - Variant cover for Starfish Lovers!!
Loved having a chance to draw these two!
Aspec Ocs!!!
Happy Pride Month!! Here are some of my femme-presenting ocs:
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Ursula (All Tomorrows Oc) - Sapphic Oriented Aroace; Partnering and Sex/Romance Neutral
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Cassiopeia Nu (Starfish Lovers AU Oc) - Grey Aroace; Nonpartnering and Sex/Romance Averse
Clara-Marie (Starfish Lovers side character) - Poly Oriented Aroace; Partnering and Sex/Romance Favorable
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Catseye (Humanformers AU - Ties That Bind) - Aroace; Nonpartnering and Sex/Romance Repulsed
Some fanart for @tmtnova’s awesome series, Starfish Lovers! Read it on webtoon canvas
The Second Book of the Series!
Starfish Lovers second kickstarter has begun!!! Everyone go contribute so we can have hooded blankets!!
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Starfish Lovers: Tourist Trap AU Pt. 3
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Worldbuilding and Tidbits:
The Grimalkin are only treated slightly better than the Mao; they aren't seen as bastard homonculi.
Their old lands are partially restored, but it is done under the assumption that they are loyal to the Kindred.
The Grimalkin territories are treated as separate tourist areas from the rest of Palu (think Native American territories and casinos).
These areas are advertised as oasis getaways where one can "reconnect with nature". Very Eat, Pray, love Me, oriental, or offensive native american stereotypes about their connections to nature.
The grimalkin do have the freedom of self-governance, but only so long as they remain loyal.
The rest of Palu has to deal with constant indoctrination and propaganda campaigns telling them the "real" history of their ancestors. It portrays the Kindred that fled to Palu and mad cultists who engaged in incest, rape, and other sick behaviors.
The Mao are told that they are just as sick and dusgusting as their ancestors; that they engage is these behavoirs as well and pretty much made to fell ashamed and disgust at themselves, their history, and their cultures.
The Fold and the Inquisitors are restructured to serve the Kindred. Their job is to act as a low level secret police. Mostly to root out those trying to leave their assigned reefs or those smuggling Kindred goods and tech.
Any power and influence they had is stripped and they are treated as nothing more than street performers.
The Noraski and pirates are retooled as paid actors and performers. Used to stage raids or kidnappings for the enjoyment of the Kindred. Often televised with few r any of the citizens being notified of these event to add "realism". They are also only allowed to keep this freedom if they remain loyal and are capable of putting on a good show. Poor ratings = easily replaced.
Pride Month - Aspec Ocs!!
Cassiopeia Nu (Starfish Lovers: Tourist Trap AU)
Greyaroace; Sex/Romance Averse - Nonpartnering
Fun fact: A main character of Tourist Trap AU. Also the daughter of Mama Cass, but was raised by Queen Angela. (Long story; check out the posts discussing Tourist Trap AU for more info)
Starfish Lovers: Tourist Trap AU
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More random tidbits and how each reef in Palu is advertised to The Kindred (at least the ones I know so far): CW/TW - The Kindred treatment of the various reefs of Palu and their various cultures is a gross bastardization. Prioritize your health when reading.
1. The people of Emrich assume Cassiopeia is Queen Angelina’s daughter and the implications horrifying them!
2. Angelina gives little to no explanation of where Cassiopeia came from or who her father could be. The idea of the queen’s heir being born out of wedlock or the queen having a secret lover is a topic of serious debate and gossip for almost a year after Angelina’s reveal of Cassiopeia.
3. It gets to the point where The Fold attempts to start a coup and overthrow Queen Angelina for her “fall from Grace”. The Kindred prevent this, proceeding to make public examples of the dissenters. Queen Angelina then makes a public decree that Cassiopeia is her’s and her’s alone, no one else’s. This settles the issue as Cassiopeia is assumed to be divinely given from Ellelyon.
4. Elon Mu goes along with this as, stated previously, he cares not for Cassiopeia and just wants her out of the way. (He already filled his quota! He doesn’t have time for this nonsense!)
5. Cassiopeia splits her time between the castle and the Malagerdos estate. She doesn’t learn that Elon Mu is her’s inseminator until she’s 10.
6. Cassiopeia is not a believer of the Cosmic Faith; she finds its system too cruel and unforgiving. Plus, thanks to Kindred influence, religion isn’t highly regarded. Cassiopeia follows her own mix of Witzna practices, Amyntas Isawë system, and old Um’shye/Osay beliefs; this fits in better with how she views herself (she’s nonbinary) and her own sense of being a mixed person (half Kindred and half Grimalkin, while being raised Mao).
7. This, along with how she dresses means most members of The Fold and upper echelons of Emrich society view her as a disappointment. She doesn’t behave nor act how they assume a princess and heir of Emrich should behave. Cassiopeia doesn’t care. They have no influence over politics so their words have no value. Plus, the average Mao still thinks rather highly of her as she goes out of her way to smuggle goods, resources, and medical supplies for them.
The Queendom of Emrich:
1. Religion is what’s advertised as the main draw and not for Emrich’s benefit.
2. The Kindred have pretty much banned religion after the attempted assasination and so portray any version of it in a negative light. Emrich’s theocracy is no different.
3. Emrich is advertised as THE place to mock and less as a place to visit. Ceremonies and religious holidays aren’t given any reverence and were gentrified to hell and back.
4. Churches are often at risk for vandalism. Those that still attend are at risk of theft and worse, physical abuse.
5. It’s gotten to the point where cost of maintenance is starting to outweigh the cost of entry. Something El-on isn’t too keen on…
*Only the larger cities: Ravenna, Padova, Isole, Atene, Larenna, Svezia, and Cina are still considered Emrich. The rest is considered a part of the Um’shye/Osay reservation.
Empire of Amyntas:
1. THE tourist destination in Palu.
2. Beautiful art, colorful design, and far more freedom in dress.
3. The downside is that Amyntas women are at constant risk of SA and rape. The Kindred have advertised Amyntas as a “free place” with little regard for the Mao’s safety.
4. The loss of the saiygons has also “dampened the mood” and The Kindred are handling it poorly.
5. The Kindred treat the defeat of the saiygons as a positive, so many of their stores and rides are advertised as such. Despite the venerence that Amyntas has historically shown its Saiygon companions, The Kindred simply have tried to brush over it/ignore this part of history entirely.
The Empire of Setsuri:
1. The two main draws are the gladiatorial fights and, unofficially, the Molly Bloomhouses.
2. The gladiatorial arena are known for grand spectacle and mass violence.
3. It isn’t uncommon for criminals/people who upset the Kindred to be thrown into the arena and be mauled by the genetically modified animals for entertainment.
4. The Molly Bloomhouses, initially designed to house and train girls and women for their wifely duties had turned into rental brothels.
5. Kindred would purchase a Molly, use her for the night, and then return her for a refund. Don’t refund? Enjoy getting mauled in the arenas.
6. Most girls aren’t made aware of the Kindred’s intentions and assume they’re being purchased for marriage. Only to be used, abused, and returned “ruined”.
7. While the government has tried to stop this, El-on Mu and Kardashi An allow it to continue because it brings in revenue.
Starfish Lovers: Tourist Trap AU
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I decided to give Cassiopeia an actual height and…
A hahahaha!
Max is so tiny!
Cassiopeia, Cassandra, and Benna all tower over Max. No wonder he needs them to get onto rides!