What if Barbatos made their own humanoid form? (Also named "Nameless Bard doesn't die so no Venti, only Barbatos") (Lore and other stuff after the cut)
In this alternate universe (Idk if I'll expand on the AU more), Barbatos [They/He] never lost the Nameless Bard after the rebellion, and never ascended to Archonhood.
Because of this, Barbatos never received their full Anemo powers, nor is able to grant freedom directly. They do still have some powers though, like making wind currents within reason, float, fly for a limited amount of time, along with other small Anemo-related things. They also cannot make black holes or tornadoes, or control the weather and chop off mountains. Their hair also glows with their powers, like their normal AU form.
They have wings that can form on their back, looking similar to feathers but with different segments like their wisp form. Their hands are like talons, referencing Dvalin despite not meeting at the time. They also have an Anemo Crystalfly adorning their cloak, and a hoodie. Their face is basically just a mouthless, black void, though they can form a mouth if necessary to appear normal (As much as they want to) in public. When forming their mouth, they gain large fangs and a blue tongue, as a way to somewhat fight back against normality.
Barbatos is as light as air itself, and can act somewhat bird-like from times, "perching" on N.B.'s shoulders and random trees for fun (They LOVE trees). They're also slightly shorter than N.B.
Barbatos is very playful and childlike, and that often rubs off on N.B. They found their affinity for apples at this time, and they tend to PLEAD N.B. to give them apples when they're too lazy to climb trees. Despite loving apples, they don't really need to eat, but they still enjoy the taste of food, especially when it's N.B. giving them food.
They both now live in the forest, away from the city, and they both like to enjoy the little things in life. They both tend to explore the forest, since there's so much left undiscovered, and the forest is also a good source of food for N.B. Barbatos also learned how to hunt from N.B., though they are very much an amateur at it. Occasionally, they will go back to the city for various reasons.
Fun fact: Barbatos reluctantly accepted a scarf from N.B. cause it was nice and fuzzy and they can't say no.
Also I unconsciously made their design somewhat similar to Ralsei from Deltarune
Also also if you wanna make fanart or use my design or are inspired by the design, make sure you credit me (that-random-ink) cause I think my design is cool
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