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This is Thancred! I wanted to try a "hero shot" for my favourite Gunbreaker.

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Here are my predictions for the structure of Dawntrail MSQ, based on everything we have seen so far! I have not been looking at any datamines so this does not contain anything that we shouldn't know about.

It's going to be fun to look at this afterward and see how much I got wrong and right!

Please be aware this contains Media Tour spoilers/observations!

Image under the cut...

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Some random musings and thoughts about Dawntrail below the cut, based on what we know so far! I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts - I love discussing theories!

The team have mentioned that the story will feel like two distinct arcs which connect to each other. My thoughts are that the first arc will be the succession part of the plot, culminating with the Valigarmanda trial (Wuk Lamat seemed to imply that this was very important as part of the succession process, perhaps even being its culmination). The second part I am guessing will deal with Solution Nine.

I think it's very possible that the twins may switch out of the party after the first part of the plot, and that we may join forces with Thancred, Urianger and Koana (Wuk Lamat's brother, who appears to be a MCH and is almost certainly the one who recruited Thancred and Urianger). It almost feels like the twins are only there to fill Trust spots, and the fact that they're not on the poster makes me think they won't have major roles. However, I could be wrong!

I am guessing that the four claimants to the throne are Wuk Lamat, Koana, the Mamool Ja shown on the poster, and Erenville. Their positions on the poster make an almost perfect compositional square, and we know that Erenville is hiding something.

I don't necessarily think that Wuk Lamat will end up as the ruler of Tural. She clearly has a lot of insecurities - I would argue that she has put her name forward for the greater good, rather than having any ambition to rule herself. However, her story could go several different ways, and she may develop in a way that allows her to overcome this.

I am guessing the Mamool Ja on the poster is the "warmonger" sibling that Wuk Lamat mentioned. He might even be a blood relation of Gulool Ja Ja. Could he perhaps see himself as more "worthy" of the throne than his adopted siblings?

If G'raha and Y'shtola do come along (as the trailer would seem to imply), I could see G'raha either finding something else in the Baldesion Annex, or finding something in his research that makes him decide to follow - or warn - us. As Y'shtola is also in Old Sharlayan, it's not too farfetched to suggest they might come over together.

I don't have much to say about the lady at the top of the poster, other than I am guessing she'll be connected to Solution Nine in some way. Solution Nine itself is interesting, even just because of its name. What problem was it created to solve? Was it the ninth iteration of a possible solution?

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Do you have a shop?

Hello!! Thank you so much for your interest.

I don't currently have a shop, and only sell at a couple of UK conventions at this point (the next one being KupoCon in Birmingham this February). I am considering it, but I can't make any guarantees at this point! If I do decide to open a shop I will make sure to announce it here :)

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Hello friends! Here's my catalogue for KupoCon this Saturday! If anyone here is going I would absolutely love to meet you and say hi! 🙏 This is my first time doing this, but I'm going to give it my absolute all!

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I designed some coasters for two of FFXIV's very special places - The Gold Saucer and The Last Dregs! They will be available in limited quantities at KupoCon Pom² this September!

I enjoyed making these - I'd like to try my hand some more "practical" merch in the future!

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Some FF meme badges I designed for the con later this year! I got a badge maker for my birthday and it is SO much fun :D

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Y'shtola <3

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Espeon! One of a series of Eeveelution mini prints I'm making :)

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My very first table...!

Thrilled to announce that I'll be tabling at KupoCon London this September! 😀

Tabling has been a dream of mine for so many years and I cannot believe it is finally happening! If anyone here is going, please stop by and say hello - I would absolutely love to meet you!

I'll add more details of what I'll be bringing closer to the date but for now... aaaaah!

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I've been working on these over the past month... XIV charm designs!

I'm hoping to run my very first table and sell these at a con, but if there were enough interest I'd perhaps look into an online store. :)

I have always struggled with chibi style, so to complete this many has been really challenging and I'm so happy!

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I'm pleased to share my full piece of Thancred as The Hanged Man for the XIV Tarot Zine! Representing sacrifice in order to move forward, new perspectives, and indecision, all of which I think are important elements of Thancred's journey. ⭐️

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Some Pokémon charm designs that I'm going to be finishing off soon! The backs will show the back of the console with game card inserted! :)

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hey! it's good to see you back! I hope life's been well! please don't forget to drink food, eat water, take any meds you need to, and get rest!

Aw, thank you so much for reaching out! I'm honestly doing pretty well! Work is going fine, and I'm spending most of my time gaming and drawing, so I couldn't ask for much more! :)

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Hello!

I'm trying to get a proper brand together going forward, so I'd like to introduce LowTideLizard! Inspired by my FFXIV character who lives by the sea, I'm going to continue sharing my art and merch here - no other changes, just a change in name and icon! ^_^

Thank you so much for your support as always!

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Next in the FFXIV gacha series (6/8), gacha-style G'raha is going on an adventure! Will you join him?

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Estinien for the FFXIV gacha series! Let me tell you, I'm not looking forward to drawing that armour in the future XD

There'll be three more in the series for now, so please look forward to those!