It’s Leviathan! I know this isn't totally canon-accurate, as it's more in line with how I originally imagined him while reading through arc 8.
- The description of Leviathan’s face as “flat” made me think of a perfectly smooth disc. (Apparently @bogleech had a similar idea.)
- The eyes are shaped like the Hebrew letter “ל,” which is used in the Hebrew spelling of “Leviathan.”
- The sail and tail fin are based on the crested newt.
- The markings on his belly and back are countershading, a form of camouflage often seen in marine life.
- The biggest influences on this design are depictions of prehistoric marine reptiles in early paleoart. Inaccurate though they may be, you can’t deny that they have an appeal to them!
- When running bipedally, I imagine him moving like a basilisk lizard, which is known for its ability to run on the surface of water. It does look a little goofy when the lizard does it, but it’s probably a lot less funny when it’s an endbringer charging at you with murderous intent.