Hi, hi, hello. I got back into my space lore and noticed how messy it was. It needed a fresh start. So I’m currently deeply focused on Celestials, redesigning the story, the universe and the characters. I wouldn’t even start if I didn’t have huge help from my gf and our friend (I’ll properly credit them both when I get their online info!) who have heavily influenced my work. I made an art dump with some of the projects so you can see what’s going on when Wheatu is offline.
Have a great day! And I hope y'all can see anything, it’s a pretty huge picture.
I still catch myself drawing him like my human Jove face and body wise but that’s my fucking same face fault.
Anyways, major thanks to Wheatu for sparking ny love for astronomy, astrology and space in general again and if anyone wants a friend/mutual to chat with about space just send me a message
I didn’t get a notification, I’m so sorry. ;;;; How could I miss such a good piece? I love it, bless you!
In the MCU, does Harry Styles look like Eternal god Eros or does Harry Styles not exist? Like if it’s the first one, did the celestial be like “damn I really like this design I did with Eros”, so the universe agreed to replicate it? Or did Arishem create Eros because he was a Harry Styles fan? What’s the deal here??
“…and there I wonder if the great warriors on Mount Celestia, revering their everlasting masters upon that great bulwark, truly dobelieve that creatures of innate goodness are not capable of great evils. I have seen the darkness among the light and there is no turning back from the truth of the universe - that even those who believe in the greatest of goods are desperately evil, and will put their beliefs above the lives they swore to protect. They call me a monster, now, for what I have seen, said, and done, but they cannot see the monstrousness inherent in their own grotesque, diabolical faith.” - Excerpt from “Seven Treatises on Good and Evil”, written by the zyranis Tau.
Fallen angels and ascended devils. The story of Zariel, the angel who fell, is known widely amongst the universe and told as a warning story to celestials that might follow her path. But few know of the fate of the zyrani - at creation, either devilish or celestial, but given a new turning point to ponder: free will. Scholars throughout the ages have wondered whether creatures of absolute law such as celestials and creatures of absolute evil such as devils have free will to govern themselves - at least the followers of true gods and true devils seem to simply follow orders. Zyrani either attain or are created with true free will, and all choose the middle path, essentially estranging them from both sides of the war. Their free will allows them to realize the horrible truth that neither devil nor angel wishes to accept: that there is no true good and no true evil, and that the grey in between stretches to encompass everything.
Dethroned generals. Zyrani of either devilish or celestial side that choose the middle path are generally destroyed by other members of their circle in an attempt to stop the perceived “wrongdoing” of the zyranis. Those that survive this ordeal or who manage to escape have punishment placed upon them threefold: celestial zyrani have their wings torn from them and their healing powers removed. Devilish zyrani have their regeneration stripped, and their devilish eyesight reduced. Both parties lose a majority of their abilities and are reduced to lesser creatures of their type, but a zyranis who chooses this path becomes a new being and gains strength from their choice. They themselves become the in-between: a strange, otherworldly amalgamation of devil and celestial that is simultaneously both beautiful and horrific.
A new life. Zyrani that are removed from Mount Celestia or the Nine Hells settle in between: they find their place on the Material Plane, usually passing as high-ranking generals of armies or royal advisors, using their ability to change their physical shape in order to pass as a humanoid creature. Those who can count a zyrani amongst their allies has a powerful force behind them, as a zyrani isn’t tied to any particular way of life or code of behavior, and will fight for whatever cause seems best at that moment. The zyrani’s neutrality allows for them to see from a new point of view, and they rarely choose sides in humanoid conflicts such as wars, unless the conflict may be a personal attack on the zyranis’ place in the world.
Friends and companions. Because of their neutral stance and their willingness to live amongst humanoids without detection, zyrani can become allies with nearly all neutral-aligned parties. They may pass as a druid protecting a grove that represents the circle of life, or they may live as a scholar amongst men, studying the works of history. Some zyrani choose to live as powerful, legendary beasts, in seclusion, and others may instead seek fame as a master thief, talented artist or intelligent sage. Zyrani avoid companionship with celestials and devils out of fear of detection or out of disinterest, and they shun causes that are outright evil or outright good, such as cults or religious sects.
Hybrid nature. The zyranis has two creature types: celestial and fiend (devil). It can be influenced by an effect if it works on either of its creature types.
A swarm of the orange-yellow creatures came down, wings curving gracefully in the warm, dusk-sky air. The horn on each of their heads glowed with a soft, vibrant energy, and a new warmth coursed through the atmosphere, bringing light and playfulness to the darkening night.
Messengers of the gods. When a deity on the good spectrum requires a creature to pass a message to a follower, such simple jobs are often not given to celestials such as devas or other high-ranking angels, but to the simpler tiryas. These playful, pterodactyl-like creatures are covered in warm, soft fuzz, and represent the childlike wonder and goodness of a newly-born believer. Tiryas like to play with others, play tricks, learn simple magical effects and support those they bond to in the best way possible. Because tiryas are celestial messengers and are always under the protection of their deity, tiryas only very rarely become familiars.
Tricks with spells. Despite their low rank among celestials, tiryas know a variety of spells that they use to protect themselves, but also aid the follower they have been assigned to or any other creature they take pity on while on the road. They are empathetic, supportive beings that enjoy using their magical abilities for good. Some stories say that the souls of the strongest, most good-hearted believers become tiryas upon death.
Friends and companions. Because tiryas are such friendly, kind-natured spirits, they are often found with friends they made on the way. Most of the time, these are local wildlife, such as squirrels, rabbits, badgers, or even deer. Other tiryas bond to humanoids that they enjoy being around, and might be found in the presence of a group of adventurers, among which one worships the tirya’s deity.
I’ve seen the #Eternals trailer and I love it. I can not wait to see it! Thank you @erikaabdullahjames for the choice of the subject and for the tags
HOMANN NATURE: We just updated our page of Baroque celestial maps published by Johann Baptist Homann. Homann and his collaborator Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr drew upon the latest scientific discoveries when they produced these plates in Nuremberg during the 1740s. More here: http://www.georgeglazer.com/…/cele…/homanninv/homanninv.html
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