Xennik
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- Posted: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:41:03 +0000
NOTE: FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON'T LIKE TO READ OR ARE IN A HURRY, HAVE NO FEAR. THIS THREAD WAS SET UP TO SATISFY BOTH DEEP READERS AND SKIMMERS. SIMPLY GLANCING AT EVERY CHARACTER'S POST WILL GIVE YOU A GOOD IDEA WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE. I DON'T EXPECT EVERYONE TO WANT TO READ EVERYTHING IN THIS THREAD. But if I order art of one of my characters from you, I do reserve the right to expect you to read and understand at least their particular profile.
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Aran knew, as few did, that beneath the grace and beauty of the country, Zanara was a dystopia - corrupt, underhanded, dirty, cursed...deadly. And now, because of him, Vael and Lyndsey were yet another of this monster's lurid collection. And for what? So that Zanara could expand, could use the knowledge he had once so prided himself of to their benefit, to destroy the world of hundreds of innocent and not-so-innocent people. He was Zanara's weapon now, to be polished, prized, displayed, and used to destroy. Because he could not say no. He could not refuse the will of the High Lord without knowing that the Mar children would pay for it, without the image of Arika's body, pale and lifeless on the floor of Kaden Mar's dilapidated home, coming to mind. He had already failed her. So the beautiful, deadly flower of Zanara coiled its vines about his ankle with the full confidence that, once again, he was theirs to control, to manipulate as they manipulated everyone and everything. And yet, it was unaware that he had already built up an immunity to its poison. Though he had lost the battle - Zanara had him home again, shackled, and indebted to it -
the war had only just begun.
the war had only just begun.

Welcome to my art request thread! I'm looking to collect art of the characters of my latest story project, which for now I am calling Dystopia (thanks Rai for the name! <3). Art really motivates me to keep writing and expanding both the characters and their stories, so I'm taking this collection seriously, yet joyfully! So take a look around, offer your services, help me out by ordering art from me, or just stay and chat! I look forward to getting to know you and getting art!
Currently:
I'm currently not focusing on any particular character or scene.

Vael (full name: Vael Jayden Mar) is an adopted seventeen-year-old human boy gifted with an odd and unique magical gift. As well as being very magically inclined, he possesses the ability to see visions that take him into the past. This dangerous talent is kept in check by a metal pendant he is forced to wear at all times by his mentor, Aran. While wearing the pendant, he can use only "common" magic, and is therefore protected from his own odd abilities.
Demiko (full name: Au Demiko Allay), is a nineteen year-old punk living on the bottom rung of Zanaran society - along with about 90% of the civilization. In a world where few are privileged and many are expendable for 'the greater cause', Demiko lives and works in bitter, harsh conditions at the whim of the upper class (the 'Uppities') that he hates.
Kaden Mar, the 32-year-old human adoptive father of Vael and Lyndsey, is a haunted man. Events in his past have made him bitter and introverted. He is cynical and sarcastic and very untrusting, allowing strange things to bother him and avoiding the company of others. But beyond the rough outer shell, Kaden is a vulnerable and insecure man wallowing in his own guilt. Despite his cynical nature, when someone somehow manages to worm their way into his heart he proves to be a loyal ally and a loving friend. 
(which creeps Vael out and thrills Lyndsey). She helps with house-cleaning, cooking, and most importantly taking care of Lyndsey, as she has since she was first adopted. Arika was present when Zanaran Nits stormed the Mar household, knocked her unconscious, and took Vael and Lyndsey -and then Aran, as well- captive back to Zanara. She was saved and then interrogated by one ticked off Kaden Mar, then forced to tag along on the rescue mission, while struggling between her love for Kaden and his children and her fear of returning to the country that tried to destroy her.
Aran is a military tactition, ambassador, and a ruling Prince of Zanara - or at least he used to be before he crashed an execution and fled for his life from Zanara. He became a social recluse upon entering Altavia, a more civilized society, depending on his 'sister' Arika to connect him with the outside world.
doesn't mean that they have longer lifespans or anything, they just die prettier).
Romni's skin is the color of milk chocolate and her silver-white eyes don't work like a human's. In all technicality she is blind - her eyes are simply mirrors that reflect what she senses through the rest of her body and what she 'sees' through her lure - the glowing yellow orb that circles her head - and the eye gem on her forehead. She sees better in the dark than in the light, and wears minimal clothing to allow her to be more aware of her surroundings. The fins on her back and ankles are best described as looking like black lace. Like all Xhaikians, she has a long, thin tail with a single fin at the end - her fin is orange to match the orange-red hues of her eye gem.
Terryne is the haughty heir of the Zanaran throne. As the High Lord's Chosen, he is extremely priviledged and lives in the lap of luxury. He's basically the second in command, getting a taste of the High Lord's life before he takes over. 