#Estlin Thunder-eye

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Developmentober day 16: 'the entertainment has arrived.'

(This was yesterday's prompt, I just didn't end up posting this yesterday. ^^; )

It's been a hot minute since I drew any of these characters. Anyway, here's Torvar making a fool of himself.

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in hana’s opinion romantic and solely sexual were two very different things. so she nodded because she felt she explained what she thought about that clearly and was about to close her drawer on it when another question came and made her…leave the drawer open a little bit. her first thought was back into memories of the feeling within herself, back during their final initiation, back to a spring lightening storm and warm rain outside the manor, the scent of lilacs and cherry blossom and the sound of a rain pattered window, mixed with flashes of white and a rolling vibration of thunder through walls and a bed, beating pulses very quickly. “i think it’s maybe one of those things that’s supposed to feel different for everyone. warm and fuzzy is what the movies say, right? fluttery…or something.” she thought so, at least. 

mateo’s name warranted a smile and a nod. “haven’t seen him in awhile, you’re right.” not since she’d stopped by with vinyls a few weeks prior to reelections. she couldn’t help but feel misplacement there in company she wasn’t so sure was not encroaching upon the male but for bisi she would make the effort when she could think of a reason to come by that didn’t seem forced or like a lie, a genuine reason. anyone from a mile could see the feelings mateo had for bisi so she was not sure that she was the best person to get too close to that, but hana couldn’t think of anything else really and she’d never frowned upon mateo past the point in which the fight had happened with estlin. that was also over and done with and nothing that she dwelt on because it was past, over, learned from for everyone she hoped. charlotte….a lot was likely to irritate her. a lot about what hana had heard…irritated herself as well, but that was because of a very matriarchal protection over the cage that made her wish to shake the younger girl or remove her back from the burning flame to point at the fire she wished to place her hand into, like pointing out a candle to a little hand. “boring like small talk boring?” hana scrunched up her nose. she hated small-talk boring. she was aware of sylv’s fascination with james and for now she chose not touch that. he had himself dipped in a few corners that hana just felt made them look fucking weak and her hand was a bit rough in putting the mug under the cafe machine as it started to pour. “waste of my time but if someone sees enough in him then i respect that enough to let him fire off his chances.” there were still plenty of tasks and challenges to go and one of her own that would either make or break a vote of hers at the end of this process. 

thanksgiving was at sylv’s? noted, for now. it was bisi’s mention of christmas that made her both smile over the holiday and then pause as she removed the mug that was brewed for him, full of cream and pumpkin spice and….talk of home as she placed her own mug underneath the spout. “i don’t…know that your cheeks will survive it.” with her mother at least. “she’s…a lover and a smother’er and…” the groomer of feathers, the folder of wings, making sure they were set in the right place while hana shook hers out vigorously. her dad on the other hand, hands dipped in shade and still…a good dad she guessed but was blood on hands the best for straightening bisi’s bow-tie or patting his shoulder? hana’s eyes weakened and she focused through it to look back to him. ireland. a list item perhaps, it was rare though that things of hers aligned with that, but her eyes went to his pocket and she was right back on his eyes. “what’s the one thing you want the most that you’ve written?” as in, the thing he looked most forward to. 

Warm. Fuzzy. Fluttery. Bisi had heard all of those terms before, and in movies it seemed to be a way to describe having a crush, too. And yet... Perhaps it was like Hana said, that it was just too different for everyone. “Did you feel that way with Estlin?” he asked, a little bluntly but because he trusted Hana to just not reply if she didn’t want to.

“I’m so glad I have him,” Bisi heard himself say - not entirely sure why he felt the need to say it. “I mean, you know how I used to kinda be on Sylv’s side of things and mock him constantly during the Process? Literally, we were so awful to him. And then-...” Then that one task had happened and Mateo hadn’t hesitated to help Bisi, even though he had so many reasons to just leave him to his own fuck up. But he hadn’t. He’d helped and given Bisi a chance to reintroduce himself, start anew. !And still he is always there for me.” Not to say that Mateo was the only one who was always there for Bisi. Hana was too. Andy was too. In her own way, Sylv was too. But for someone who had refused to trust people for eighteen years of his life, the idea of being forgiven and given another chance? It was a miracle, a blessing, and he could never cease being grateful for it. “Boring like small talk boring, yeah. Sylv’s Magpie is at least going to throw a party with me, next Friday, y’know, but Quentin? He’s like a damn snooze-machine.” And yet, such an important contact to have, ugh. “Honestly, I thought Estlin had nominated him, but he hasn’t confirmed it yet so I might be totally wrong.”

A laugh escaped him at the idea of his cheeks being tortured by a loving mother’s hand. “The sMother,” he smirked, looking proud at his own pun. “Honestly that just makes it sound wonderful.”

There were a lot of his things on his list that he wanted to do, but that wasn’t the point of the Spoon List, was it? No matter which point was on it, he all had to get them done equally. However, he knew why Hana was asking this, and so he tried to answer anyway. “I guess the point ‘kiss Victor’ doesn’t count, right?” he joked, because of course it didn’t. He just needed time to think. “Point 26, I think,” he eventually concluded. It was very high on the list because he’d written it down on the night of New Year’s Eve. Ever since then, he’d carried it longingly in his heart. “Photo album.” He glanced at Hana. “I want to-, Everyone would need to help though, but I want everyone to print their favourite pictures of each other of 2018 and fill a section in a photo album without peeking at what the others do. Adding, like, messages and jokes and memories and stuff. And then on our last FND of the year, we look at it together...”

pumpkin spiced

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Fun fact. Originally, Estlin was supposed to be the 'main character' among my TES OCs. Because she is the dragonborn.

But then I made Mirni, started developing her more and more and totally fell in love with her so now she's pretty much the main character. XD

If I were to write a fanfic though (Which I want to but TBH), the story would probably still start with Estlin. 🤔 At least that's what I had in mind. Mirni was always supposed to come into the story around the time Estlin needed to search for the Elder Scroll.

I suppose I could write a story covering the main quest with Estlin as main character, then switch to Mirni's story. Or, I could just skip the retelling of the main quest and start with Estlin, Mirni and Kiirra on Solstheim where they meet Ralis. And maybe consider writing a prequel story later. ^^

I know, very ambitious ideas for someone who hasn't written a fic in 10 years. XD But I would still like to try...

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(Old art alert!)

This was my first ever drawing that included Ralis and Mirni as a couple. XD Though, I'm pretty sure my idea was that in this particular picture they're not together yet but there's definitely some feelings.

I can't believe how much Ralis X Mirni art I made over the two years after I drew this.

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Developmentober day 31: Redemption.

I don't think there's ever a moment Ralis is officially 'redeemed'. But if there is it would happen somewhere on his travels with Mirni, Estlin and Kiirra. (Or just Mirni, as they would run off together later. XD)

Kiirra doesn't like Ralis but she's not showing it here. XD

Thanks for being with me through this month-long art journey. Now…. I need a break. XD

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Redraw of some screenshots from I think the new superman show? Either way it seemed like a fun way to draw Ralis Sedarys, Mirni and Estlin the Dragonborn. ^^

I also tried out cell shading!

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Meme time! I totally mixed my OCs and some canon characters together. XD

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The art from This Meme 

I just couldn’t fit Neloth in there, sorry Neloth! 

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Is Mirni a Dragonborn/Nerevarine/HoK or just an adventurer? If she is, how does she treat the prophecies abt her and all the attention?

Mirni is none of those things, just a very curious and adventurous mage. However, she does know the dragonborn.

Esltin (my version of the Dragonorn) enlisted Mirni's help in finding the Elder Scroll she needed to defeat Alduin. Since then they became friends and traveling companions for a while. It was when Mirni accompanied Estlin to Solstheim that she met Ralis. ^^

If you're wondering how Estlin feels about being Dragonborn: initially excited and proud. But the more she realised the weight of being dragonborn and the fame and attention that came with defeating Alduin... she actually started to find it more of a burden. It's one of the reasons she eventually started wearing a mask: to avoid being recognised everywhere.

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New character sheet for my Dragonborn, Estlin. 

I’m considering some changes to her story, so... I’ll wait a bit with adding her bio. 

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3, 6, and 11 for Estlin!

3. Ask them to describe their love interest.

This is what Estlin would say about her love interest:

"He's a freaking idiot. Why, of all the idiots in the world did I have to fall for the biggest one? I guess he has pretty eyes and he can be really fun to be around. He's stupid but like... not unkind. I guess he's not so bad..."

Estlin is weirdly embarrassed that she likes this guy. XD She still has to come to terms with it.

6. Who will they take advice from, no matter what it is? Who won’t they take advice from, no matter what it is?

Estlin is always willing to take advice from Kodlak Whitemane. I mean obviously, he is the harbinger. Estlin really respects the guy.

She will not take advice from Torvar because his solution to everything is 'more mead.' XD

11. They’ve won the lottery. Spend, or save?

Estlin isn't one who would sit on her money. She'd spend a ton of it. Both on herself and friends. She'd also wanna use it to help people, because she's definitely a big (short) softie who'd wanna help people who don't have much in this world. Unless they're assholes to her or her friends. XD

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My TES OCs

Here's a short introduction to all my Elder Scrolls OCs, in case anyone isn't familiar/anyone new here wants to learn about them, or just because it's fun to talk about my OCs.

There's a lot so buckle up. This list will be updated with any new OCs I make. There's also a few OCs here that aren't as developed yet or I haven't given much attention to.

Characters under the cut:

Skyrim OCs:

Mirni Viloni. A Dunmer student at the college of Winterhold. She's extremely talented and has a great love for magic and learning. She's very curious, very adventurous and very flirty. She loves taking risks and going on adventures. She can be a bit selfish and surprisingly power-hungry and is always looking for new knowledge and ways to become a more powerful mage. She eventually forms a bond with Ralis Sedarys and, to her own surprise, falls in love with him.

Estlin Thunder-eye. A Breton warrior who was adopted and raised by a Nord family. She's the dragonborn. Though she's small she has a big personality and can be loud, but definitely has a lot of deep insecurities under the surface. She's a member of the companions and tends to hang out with Athis and Torvar.

Kiirra. A Cathay Khajiit thief and member of the thieves guild. (Later joins the Dark Brotherhood.) Though she's friendly and playful on the surface, she does have a temper underneath and is very good at holding grudges. Her black fur helps her be extra stealthy. She's known to be incredibly curious.

Ferevyn. A Dunmer pirate captain. His background is a bit of a mystery as he keeps telling everyone conflicting stories. Ferevyn is very confident to the point of being full of himself. He is however a skilled swordsman. He's adventurous and hates staying in the same place for long. He's also a flirt who has a new girlfriend in every port but never sticks around for anything to get serious.

Dar'vi. A Pahmar-Raht Khajiit pirate who works as Ferevyn's first mate. She's his best and possibly only true friend. Dar'vi is loyal and upbeat. She's a big tough lady who loves a good fight and a strong drink, but also enjoys collecting flowers and giving hugs. She's a cousin of Kiirra.

Sillas. A Bosmer pirate who sometimes works for Ferevyn as part of his crew, but also works for other captains or just stays ashore for periods of time. Sillas is eternally tired and usually acts apathetic towards everything. He's quiet and distant.

Varonys Telvanni. A Telvanni master wizard who is overall very anti-social and prefers to work on his experiments and research over pretty much anything else. He's had a few attempts at his life so he's become paranoid and overly cautious as well. He was in a relationship with his maid and assistant for a while which resulted in the birth of his daughter Mirni. He is currently not in contact with either of them. Mirni is unaware that he is her father.

Alya Viloni. She was Varonys' maid and assistant and eventual lover, and the mother of Mirni. She's a friendly and loving woman but with a bit of an obsessive streak. She's also known to be clumsy and despite working for the Telvanni for a while knows little to nothing about magic. She and Mirni had a falling out and she hasn't seen her daughter in years, but would like to reconnect.

Dandrii. A Dunmer woman. She used to be one of Ferevyn's girlfriends but they are no longer together. Dandrii is now a single mother to their son. She's a serious and tough woman but very kind and loving towards her son. She's angry at Ferevyn for leaving her, but secretly still has feelings for him.

Naro. Ferevyn and Dandrii's son, he's a serious and kind of gloomy kid. He's never met Ferevyn.

Fienna. A Dunmer mage who's gained an interest in Necromancy. She was expelled from the college of Winterhold for her dangerous and unethical experiments.

Ayrin. A Bosmer hunter. She comes across as standoffish but is actually very socially awkward and has a soft side.

Farwen. A very friendly Altmer who just wants to make friends. They would love to join the companions.

Oblivion OCs:

Alera. The hero of Kvatch/Champion of Cyrodiil. A Dunmer who was born in Cyrodiil. She acts noble and heroic, but isn't as innocent as one might believe. She was in jail for a reason after all.

Elder Scrolls Online OCs:

Nevetha. Dunmer assassin. Not really a heroic type, she's rather selfish and doesn't think twice about stealing or killing if it benefits her. Especially if she gets paid. Has the biggest crush on Elam Drals and tries to buy his love by making him food. At least she's a good cook.

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OCs and types of suffering (Tag game)

Was tagged by @changelingsandothernonsense . The idea is to do this here quiz with your OCs and find out what kind of suffering they are.

I decided to go with some of my Elder Scrolls OCs for this one. Here we go:

Mirni.

The Taker Your expectations are ones you can barely meet. You compare yourself to others, but with a hypocritical light. You'll never find what you're looking for if you're laying down half of what you receive. It stings to be given less than expectations you've set, but if they were more reasonable, do you think even then you'd be happy?

Estlin Thunder-Eye (the Dragonborn.)

Yearning The pain in your chest bubbles knowing that what you want may never be yours. You're lost in a fantasy world, or consumed by what you wish you were or had as opposed to what you do. It's hard to appreciate what's around you when you're appreciating the hope of what could be instead.

Kiirra.

Despair The tunnel never had a light. You wish for nothing because you know you'll receive nothing, and your hopes died out long ago. The only thing that keeps you going is the thrill of emptiness you feel when things don't turn out your way. It's bitter. It's proof. Proof that you don't feel this way for nothing.

Captain Ferevyn

The Blackhole There's a hole where your heart used to be and nothing is filling that hollow void. You could drown in a world curated for you, and still nothing seems to fit. It eats you alive knowing you're unsure how to satiate the hunger of your soul. It's barely hunger, it's more like a blackhole.

Well, this was certainly interesting! ^^ I feel like Mirni's and Estlin's definitely fit. For Kiirra I'm not too sure. And Ferevyn.... actually the more I think about it, the more it does seem fitting. ^^

Oh, I never know who to tag specifically for things like this but please just do this if you feel like it! Consider yourself tagged. XD

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Doodles involving master Neloth! Master wizard of house Telvanni. He's... delightful XD Mirni and Estlin both can't stand him. Kiirra... just enjoys watching the irritation he causes in the other two girls. XD Also, a little appearance by Talvas. ^^ 

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Doodle comic. XD Based on the fact I always give Ralis any booze I find... it started as me thinking he could use a drink after what he's been through, but eventually just because a joke among myself. XD

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TESshiptober 2022 day 1-3, ‘First meeting’.

Ralis and Mirni first met where the players meet Ralis in-game...he was working on excavating Kolbjorn Barrow all alone. Mirni, Estlin and Kiirra happened by him and decided to investigate. It wasn't love at first sight but I'm sure Ralis thought Mirni was pretty at first glance already. ^^

Fun fact: it was Kiirra who funded the excavation, with the money she'd earned from the thieves guild.

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