#Raya (aka Sunshine)

[heylittleriotact]

Master Pawvus is pleased as anything with his Christmas gifts. The other one seized a catnip filled snowball with a smiley face and fucked off like the little goblin she is and hasn’t been seen since. Couldn’t even get a picture lol.

[lady-merian]

Art ask: 256

I only got partway through this one before deciding the reference photo really wasn’t that great, and I’m going to delete it, but despite the angle really throwing off my perspective and the scale I did like at least part of what I got:

the reference was initially saved for a couple of one of my sister’s characters but as I have a couple that rides double as well (Arric and Raya) it turned into them. Thank you!

ETA whoops the link!

send me a number, explanation here

[gg-soliloquy]

14/04/24 04:47 PM | Gossip Girl Update | The Ray of Sunshine, RAL

Gossip Girl here, ur one and only source into the scandalous lives of Katie’s elite.

Spotted: RAL, the ultimate ray of sunshine in our lives and my favorite ray of sunshine. The reason why i love to give this nickname to her is because she’s like a walking definition of sunshine—bright, warm, and impossible to ignore, plus the fact that her name “Raya” is really close to “(Ray) of Sunshine”. Now, let’s talk about what it means to be it. According to the dictionary, Ray of Sunshine is someone who brings warmth, joy, and positivity wherever they go. And let me tell u, RAL fits that description. She’s like a top-tier mood booster, always finding a way to bring a smile to everyone’s face, whether they know her personally or not. Her infectious laughter and upbeat personality have a way of spreading like wildfire, leaving everyone in her wake feeling happier and lighter. But it’s not just about making people laugh—she’s also got a heart of gold. She’s the kind of friend who's always there for u, checking on u when u least expect it and offering a shoulder to lean on when u need it most. And she’s not afraid to be the front-soldier fight for her friends if anyone messed with them. I count myself lucky to have her in my life since 2019. She’s been there for me through thick and thin, helping me even during my darkest days in 2021. But amidst all the laughter and sunshine, i want to remind her of something important: u are loved just as u are. Don’t ever let the haters get u down or make u question ur worth. U’re a shining star in a world full of darkness, and don’t u ever forget it. Here’s to u, RAL — the ultimate ray of sunshine in our lives.

And who am i? I’m Blair Waldorf’s clone aka Katie Blair that u know.

XOXO, Gossip Girl. 💋

[urban-hart]

My half of an art trade with @lady-merian, featuring her ocs Caliam and Raya! They're a great brother-sister duo, they both work so hard to support each other, and I love them very much. They deserve all the good things.

Bonus sketch studies. :)

[coralsgrimes]

i sorry to say but it’s incredibly obvious someone from the DL or here sent that in. “Much younger costar” is not something a bessie would write lmaoo they would just straight up say shadow and bone costar or jessie mei li. That was definitely trying to be shade by making it look like ben preys on young girls. plus no bessie or darklina even posted it about and we all know they can’t resist that so i’m afraid it was someone here or the DL since they are the only ppl that would know abt jessie and hate him !

Like ye say we are absolutely wrong and ye are absolutely right? DL bad, here bad and we hate Benny (but ye are still here somehow...), And obviously the immaculate bessie knowledge. Peeps I think the block button ain't working still x.x the twat is back

Lemme break it all down like them good ol' enzymes!

So ye say that no Bessie stan send it because no one of them said it out loud? Well no one here said they done it, no one on DL said shit about it either. So by yer logic we are free from all suspicions too 😘

Soooo following from DL bad and we all hate Benny... Ye know this is the twitter mantra right? I have news for ye, DL cares not about Jessie and even more they care not for Benny's liking towards mostly young girls!!! Imagine that!! And saying someone send it because they hate him... Bitch x.x

Bristol blind was fake. Everyone knew that. The point is we had no idea why it was specifically naming Bristol. Then OMG ye not gonna believe this!!! Them stans on twitter got wet cuz Jessie is from Bristol? Was that the story? Or she was doing a film there? Anyways, neither us nor DL knew the significance stans put on Bristol. Gonna repeat myself, but bitch x.x

Okie so Bessies have no gain in their imagined couple being talked about outside of their adoration circles? Bitch x.x and what interests would DL have in it? No one there cares about DM cuz they have much better stuff than the paid for or fake shite that deux does. Actually Benny's fans outside twitter are mostly done with him. No one here even mentioned DM in months and also lemme remind everyone one more time that the Raya shit was posted to deuxmoi ONLY because she got so many stans asking about Benny tea. Welp another newsflash for ye x.x DL knew all Benny's shitstains before he got the Shadow Daddy's fame kick. Like if they do not care about Benny and Benny/Jessie tea, then why the super stupid investigations, looking for clues and for Benny sending secret messages to them? And well begging for tea from DM and going to DL and reading what they got even that they are haters and terrorists basically?

And ngl, the shite kinda backfired... Instead of interest in bessie all we got is that NO ONE beside stan twitter knows who Jessie is, no one sees any relationship happening and also they got another rumor similar to the ones coming straight from DL which is the devil's resting place in their eyes, so maybe other stuff they saying is right as well. Ye know like the ones that Benny likes em young or just plain stupid x.x

Like the question coming back to Jessie/Bessie instead of what we got (aka Westworld day lukewarm drink) might only been made in head full of imagined bullshit aka stans... Cuz like they are the ones saying lil miss sunshine is his whole world right?

So what about that hmmmm isn't it incredibly obvious!!! it's all so funny!!! We hate Benny!!! 🙊

And omg I'm gonna do a lil look around myself! I sorry to say but it's incredibly obvious ye are the culprit lil nonnie!

First of all ye know about Jessie and even more so ye know a lot about bessie/darklinas herd behaviour.

Second, ye are here and know what DL is meaning ye hate Benny Boy too!

Third, no one in my inbox or anywhere else pointed out that the younger costar may imply Benny being a perv. It's all year own initiative here!

I will not go further cuz I'm already fucking bored. Have nice day tho???

And find yerself better arguments cuz the ones so far make me believe in my own sleepy thoughts even more 😘😘😘

[amandawebkinz]

Written List Of My Pets

Updated 7/12/19

Sapphire Pegasus - Athena - Girl

Sapphire Pegasus - Annabelle - Girl

Sapphire Pegasus - Ares - Boy

Sapphire Pegasus - Cassiopeia - Girl

Sapphire Pegasus - Estella - Girl

Sapphire Pegasus - Sappho - Boy

Holstein Cow - Daffodil - Girl

Pitbull Puppy - Lucy - Girl

Harmony Puppy - Treble - Girl

Pink Punch Cheeky Dog - Amaranth - Girl

Midnight Owl - Apollo - Boy

Arctic Fox -  Avalanche - Girl

Signature Arctic Hair - Blizzard - Girl

Peace Out Puppy - Clarity - Girl

Calico Cat - Dawn - Girl

French Bulldog - Finn - Boy

Fresco Hamster - Fresco - Girl

Moose - Ghirardelli - Boy

Night Mare - Guy Fieri - Boy

Sweetheart Pup - Jujube - Girl

Peppermint Puppy - Juniper - Girl

Budgie - Kiwi - Girl

Tiger Lily Kitten - Lizzie - Girl

Purple Persian Kitten - Majesty - Girl

Stormy Dragon - Nimbus - Boy

Texting Puppy - Nokia - Girl

White Lion - Orion - Boy

Pebble Giraffe - Peaches - Girl

White Tiger - Raya - Girl

Sterling Cheeky Cat - Shadow - Girl

Lil Kinz Tiger - Tony - Boy

Spooky Pup - Trixie - Girl

Dwarf Antelope - Annie - Girl

Blufadoodle - Blueberry - Girl

Signature Endangered Cougar - Canyon - Boy

Signature Endangered Cougar - Lyla - Girl

Sabertooth Tiger - Katana - Girl

Gold And White Cat - Maragold - Girl

Tie Dyed Pony - Alani - Girl

Domino Cat - Dottie - Girl

Ice Penguin - Neptune - Boy

Ginger Bunny - Nutmeg - Girl

Signature Miniature Dachshund - Oscar - Boy

Vampire Kitten - Morticia - Girl

Opossum - Ophelia - Girl

Bat - Oscar - Boy

Citrus Dragon - Sprite - Girl

Alpine St. Bernard - Thor - Boy

Petal Print Skunk - Destiny - Girl

Rockerz Leopard - Axl - Boy

Winged Tiger - Boeing - Boy

Pretty Kitty - Zima - Girl

Candy Leopard - Lolli - girl

Kiwi Bird - Mochi - Girl

Rose Lion - Blossom - Girl

Fox Kit - Rowan - Girl

Lil Pink Spring Kitten - Camilla - Girl

Fancy Flamingo - Kiki (aka Legs)  - Girl

Undercover Cat - Mulberry - Girl

Cardinal - Rhubarb - Girl

Ribbon Lion - Roary - Boy

Polka Dot And Striped Bobcat - Zoe - Girl

Jolly Holiday Puppy - Peppermint - Girl

Jolly Holiday Puppy - Rosie - Girl

Jolly Holiday Puppy - Cranberry - Boy

Jolly Holiday Puppy - Candycane - Girl

Scribbles Pup - Crayola - Girl

Pink Googles - Strawberry - Girl

Lynx - Alpine - Girl

Weimaraner - Buzz - Boy

Canary - Mango - Girl

Blossom Sea Turtle - Sunshine - Girl

Magical Retriever - Polaris - Girl

Mystical Panda - Pandora - Girl

Peace Puppy - Harmony - Girl

Cockapoo - Oatmeal - Girl

Splash Dragon - Marina - Girl

Husky Pup - Lexis - Girl

Cuddle Cat - Maisy - Girl

Signature Harp Seal - Approval - Boy

Signature Harp Seal - Arlo - Boy

Candy Pup - Joy - Girl

Snowflake Pup - Winter - Girl

Grey and White Cat - Eclipse

Signature Tuxedo Cat - Salem - Girl

White Mouse - Cheddar - Girl

Rainbow Rascal - Alani - Girl

Lil Purple Spring Kitten - Azalea - Girl

Clover Puppy - Meadow - Girl

Sunflower Lion - Dani - Girl

Lil Blue Spring Kitten - Tulip - Girl

Grape Soda Pup - Gloria - Girl

Lil Kinz Gold And White Cat - Poppy - Girl

Signature Portugese Water Dog - Toby - Boy

Patchwork Leopard - Purl - Girl

Rockerz Dog - Snoop - Boy

Panther - Cinder - Girl

Plum Porcupine - Fuchsia - Girl

White Swan - Serenity - Girl

Black Panther - Bagheera - Boy

Schnauzer - Chewbacca - Boy

10 Year Magic W Pup - Deka - Girl

Global Panda - Fern - Girl

Black Lab - Jasper - Boy

Cheeky Bunny - June - Girl

Enchanted Elephant - Paisley - Girl

Caterpillar - Squirmy - Boy

Holiday Kitten - Mocha - Girl

Grumpy Cat - Humbug - Girl

Cocker Spaniel - Terra - Girl

Narwhal - Spike - Boy

Cotton Candy Puppy - Janie - Girl

Robin - Tweety - Girl

Robin - Tiki - Girl

Signature Bengal Cat - Ava - Girl

Colorblock Kitty - Azura - Girl

Turtle - Bowser - Boy

Mowhawk Puppy - Indigo - Girl

Lil Kinz Black Bear - Kodak - Boy

Lioness - Nala - Girl

Lioness - Savannah - Girl  

Signature Grey Tabby - Kendra - Girl

Merry Go Round Pony - Fantasia - Girl

Signature Border Terrier - Ash - Girl

Wintermint Husky - Nova - Girl

Pink Pony - Carnation - Girl

Chipmunk - Cashew - Girl

Music N Dance Pup - Cora - Girl

Butterscotch Bunny - Latte - Girl

Reindeer - Brownie - Girl

Old English Sheepdog - Ivory - Girl

Zig Zag Zebra - Jazz - Girl

Snow Soft Kitty - Icelynn - Girl

Donkey Pinata - Mosaic - Boy

Donkey Pinata - Prisma - Girl

Pegasus - Melody - Girl

Fox - Ruby - Girl

Peppermint Panda - Candy - Girl

Fairykinz Tiger Cub - Willow - Girl

Emperor Dragon - Drekar - Boy

Shark - Steve - Boy

Baby Penguin - January - Girl

Toco Toucan - Kimba - Girl

Aloha Dolphin - Lola - Girl

Lovely Love Kitten - Maia - Girl

Oatmeal Pup - Mazie - Girl

Lovely Leopard - Melody - Girl

Penguin - Pingu - Boy

Signature Snow Leopard - Cypress - Boy

Signature Snow Leopard - Sierra - Girl

American German Shepherd - Dexter - Boy

Minty Moose - Monty - Boy

Ring Tailed Lemur - Zabu

Morkie Puppy - Pepper - Girl

Blonde Labrador - Meredith - Girl

Flutter Cow - Molly - Girl

Bubblegum Cheeky Cat - Pixi - Girl

Black Cocker Spaniel - Athena - Girl

Key Lime Dino - Yoshi - Boy

Black and White Cheeky Dog - Cookie - Girl

Pink Iced Penguin - Dahlia - Girl

Kangaroo - Sydney - Girl

Signature Lion - Kovu - Boy

Signature Ocelot - Izzy - Girl

Snowy Retriever Puppy - Misty - Girl

Signature Ragdoll Cat - Annalise - Girl

Signature Siamese Cat - Wonton - Boy

Love Lion - Valentino - boy

Husky - Alaska - Girl

Husky - Lightning - Girl

Gingerbread Puppy - Anisette - Girl

Polar Gummy - Harabo - Boy

Cheeky Monkey - Joey - Boy

Cotton Candy Bunny - June - Girl

Gobbler Turkey - Kaleidoscope - Boy

Spotted Spaniel - Lady - Girl

Floral Fox - Lavender - Girl

Black Friesian - Licorice - Girl

Black Friesian - Blackberry - Girl  

Hopping Bunny - Boingo - Boy

Pink Poodle - Charlotte - Girl

Ginger Cat - Cinnamon - Girl

Yorkie - Diamond - Girl

Frog - Everest - Boy

Frog - Ribbit - Boy

Brown Arabian - Ginger - Girl

Leopard Cub - Honey - Girl

Oriole - Iris - Girl

Panda - Jade - Girl

Panda - Mandy - Girl

Panda - Calypso - Girl

Himalayan Cat - Jasmine - Girl

Himalayan Cat - Sassafras - Girl

Icy Mist Leopard - Alice - Girl

Samoyed - Angel - Girl

Tigerlily Pup - Aurora - Girl

Duck - Billy - Boy

Duck - Daisy - Girl

Signature Sea Turtle - Blastoise - Boy

Blue Jay - Bluebell - Girl

Panda Cub - Luna - Girl

Blue Avenue Kitten - Marie - Girl

Strawberry Cloud Leopard - Mimi - Girl

Sweet Spice Cat - Paprika - Girl

Snow Lynx - Phoenix - Girl

Spotted Frog - Prince - Boy

Spotted Frog - Spearmint - Boy

Spotted Frog - Keylime - Boy

Portugese Water Dog - Riley - Girl

Raccoon - Roxie - Girl

Seal - Snowflake - Girl

Polar Bear - Tundra - Girl

Purple Floral Fox - Violet - Girl

White Terrier - Piper - Girl

Blue Bay Dolphin - Aquamarine - Girl

Pink Glitter Fish - Ari - Girl

Golden Lion Tamarin - Banana - Boy

Lionfish - Quill - Boy

Black Poodle - Persephone - Girl

Tinkercat - Atlas - Boy

Chow Chow- Baloo - Boy

Rabbit - Marshmallo - Girl

Petunia Hamster - Mauve - Girl

Lion Cub - Sarabi - Girl

Lion - Simba - Boy

Tiger - Hobbes - Boy

Koala - Kaya - Girl

Chicken - Pearl - Girl

Gray Arabian - Sylvia - Girl

Cuddly Teddy Bear - Brent - Boy

Choco Cheeky Dog - Macaroon - Girl

Lil Kinz Black And White Cat - Cricket - Girl

Silversoft Cat - Lacey - Girl

Spotted Leopard - Autumn - Girl

Signature Marble Cat - Rosemary - Girl

Skunk - Flower - Girl

Golden Retriever - Amber - Girl

Blue Whale - Bubbles - Girl

French Hen - Opal - GIrl

Signature Endangered Red Panda - Retsuko - Girl

Love Kitten - Rose - Girl

Chameleon - Squishy - Boy

Fairykinz Panda Cub - Lilac - Girl

Ballet Pup - Diva - Girl

Rooster - Clyde - Boy

Clover Cat - Callie - Girl

Holidoodle - Crystal - Girl

Holidoodle - Hollie - Girl  

Persian Cat - Princess - Girl

Snowman - Frosty Puff - Boy

Bumblebee - Beebee - Girl

Love Frog - Buddy Luv - Boy

Poodle - Cleo - Girl

Bottlenose Dolphin - Dolphinium

Rockerz Bulldog - Mike Dirnt - Boy

Hippo - River - Girl

Tree Frog - Sticky Mitts - Boy

Decade Dragon - Wonder - girl

Siamese Cat - Cocoa - Girl

Leopard - Ivy - Girl

Plumfadoodle - Amethyst - Girl

Rockerz Cat - Billie Jo - Girl

Orange Soda Pup - Creamsicle - Boy

Hummingbird - Hibiscus - Girl

Pink And White Cat - Jewel - Girl

Charcoal Cat - Lightning - Boy

Charcoal Cat - Squeakers - Girl

Black Cat - Midnight - Girl

10 Year Magic W Cat - Mystique - Girl

Pelican - Nigel - Boy

Lil Kinz Alley Cat - Sapphire - Girl

Googles - Skittles - Boy

Bengal Tiger - Tigerlilly - Girl

Rockerz Lion - Tre Cool - Girl

Summer Beaver - Birch - Girl

Curly Lion - Blaze - Boy

Chickadee - Chai - Girl

Cloud Lion - Cirrus - Boy

Candy Googles - Cotton Candy - Girl

Musical Dalmatian - Crescendo

Dandy Lion - Dandy - Boy

Black And White Cat - Domino - Girl

Signature White Persian Cat - Duchess - Girl

Velvety Elephant - Eloise - Girl

Bull Frog - Jeremiah - Boy

Sparkle Harp Seal - Jordin - Girl

Caramel Lion - Kion - Boy

Caramel Lion - Loki - Boy

Lil Kinz Lion - Leo - Boy

Porcupine - Mr Needles - Boy

Cheshire Cat - Paradox - Girl

Green Earth Puppy - Sage - Girl

Ragdoll Cat - Sasha - Girl

Signature White Bengal Tiger - Siberia - Girl

Blue Persian Kitten - Skye - Girl

Cupcake Pup - Sugar - Girl

Signature Orange Tabby - Sunflower

Raccutie - Wisteria - Girl

Rockerz Zebra - Ziggy - Girl

[mrmarioallman]

Seacoast Half Marathon (2018)

Have you ever gone into a race thinking it’s “just for fun” but then come out with a feeling of disappointment because the time on the clock wasn’t what you wanted? Even though you told yourself over and over again, it didn’t matter?

I haven’t run a half marathon in over 2 years.  The last one I did was the Leaf Peepers Half as part of Rise.Run.Retreat in Vermont.  Ironically, I ran that race with zero expectations but walked away feeling a little disappointed too.

That being said, there were two reasons why I signed up for the Seacoast Half.  One of my BRF’s, Kyle, had been talking about running her first half so I said I’d train and run the whole thing with her. No goal expectations – just have fun!  That was my plan but my ego obviously had other ideas.

The other was because of the this years Rise.Run.Retreat race weekend meet up.  If you’ve been a reader for awhile, you know that the retreat weekends hold many of my favorite running memories.   Last year, it was a blast having bloggy friends hanging out on my home turf for the first time.  I couldn’t run the race last year but I jumped in for all the other fun events.

This year was a little different.  Rather than a time to get together with my bloggy friends that I rarely see, it was more of a girls night out with my local BRF’s. Lindsey from the “I’ll Have Another” podcast did a live show Friday night.  It was fun to hang out and listen to the stories from a panel of badass lady runners (including my friend Jess). And I may have said “I’ll have another” one too many times to the wine.  I missed talking to 95% of the people I wanted to talk to. Whoops.

Photo credit: Raya on Assignment

Btw – Did you see who one of the guest speakers for the 2019 Rise.Run.Retreat is?  Sally McRae aka Yellow Runner.  I love Sally.  She’s so inspiring and just a kick ass trail runner.  Sally are I practically BFF’s because she follows me on Instagram and has commented on my pics.  So you know she’s cool if she takes the time to do stuff like that!  I can’t make it to the whole retreat but I’m wondering if I can bop over to Woodstock just to give Sally a hug? 

Anyway, back to the race.

I’ve said it many, many times.

The Seacoast Half is one of my favorite local road races. It was my first EVER race and first half marathon back in 2008. I think I’ve done it 5 or 6 times. It’s mostly flat with some rolling hills, follows along the beautiful New Hampshire seacoast and is full of spectators throughout the course. Plus, part of the proceeds goes to a different local charity every year. Love when running can make a difference in my community!

And this year you got one free photo! (see up above)

Downhill to the finish line in 2008.

Race morning saw temps in the upper 30s with full sunshine.  Perfect except for the wind.  There was a gale wind warning until 10 a.m.  It’s usually a headwind when running along the seacoast anyway so this was going to be extra blustery.  I kept going back and forth on what to wear but ultimately decided on capris, a tank and a long sleeve (that’s a lot more mesh like than I knew when I ordered it).  That worked for the most part up until the last 3 miles when I was absolutely freezing.

Since this was Kyle’s first half, I was following her lead.  I’d run with her as much as possible.  If I started to fade and she was feeling good, she would leave me.  But if it was the other way, I would stay with her. I told her not to have a goal time but in her mind she had a couple.  She definitely wanted a sub 2:00 but she thought maybe she could pull out at least a 1:50 because of the time she ran Mount Washington in June.  Allegedly, the time it takes to run a half marathon is what your time should be up the mountain.  I don’t know who came up with that philosophy but Kyle thought it could happen.

Pre-race gathering staying warm as long as possible in the cafeteria before lining up.

After a super quick warm up we lined up slightly behind the 8:30 pacer (who just so happened to be my friend Sharon). That was the last we saw of her and that group.

For the first 5 miles we cruised.  I warned Kyle that we should back off just a tad after the first 2 miles were sub 8. We then fell into a comfortable pace around 8:10.  The sun was shining, there wasn’t much of a wind because we were more inland. I started to feel really hot.  I was wishing I had worn shorts.

And then we made it to the ocean and the wind picked up.  There were a couple of gusts that blew me into Kyle or other runners.  Miles 6-7 felt really long and our pace slowed until we had a mental pick up from cheering spectators from miles 8-10 where we got back on track.  There was a marching band complete with two older women twirling batons.  FYI – If I’m not running in 30 years, I’ll be out there twirling my baton at local races. Lol!

And then the headwinds hit us full on.  I started to struggle.  I was so cold.  My teeth were chattering.  At first Kyle wasn’t too far ahead of me.  I tried to will myself to pick up the pace, even for one minute at a time, but I was done.  My last two miles were a full 1:30 seconds slower than the previous miles.  Of course, the last two miles are soul crushing because it’s practically all uphill.  It’s not a huge elevation change but it’s enough that you notice it after running 11 miles. I was shuffling and just wanted to be done.

As I made the sharp left hand turn up the last hill before the downhill to the finish line, a woman passed me on the left and on the right.  The woman on the right, physically pushed me with her elbow and cut right in front of me to allow her friend to get ahead of me.  Wtf was that?!?!  I had to pull back so I didn’t trip over her.  I couldn’t get any words out because I was completely shocked by it.  If you want to beat me, run faster, it’s not freakin’ roller derby lady!

I crossed the finish line pissed off.  I think that incidence put me into a negative mood.

I know every race can’t be a PR. I know that I can’t compare myself to where I was fitness-wise 2 years ago, 4 years ago, etc.  A lot has changed over the years.  Half marathons are no longer my jam. I’m rusting on racing. I’m much happier on a single track trail or spending the entirety of a race climbing for vert up a mountain. But I still thought I could eek out a sub 1:50 time.

It’s hard to let go where you were before and where you are now.

After shaking my pity party and getting out my annoyances over roller derby lady, my perspective changed.

2018 (with Mariette, Kailey and Kyle) vs 2013 (Mariette, Karen and Kailey)

I felt happiness again. Happy to have been able to run this race with so many talented runners that I call friends. Happy that I was able to train with a friend and help her achieve a goal (and beyond!). Happy that I was able to run a race that started the running love bug for me all those years ago.

This was a good reminder that it’s not always about the time on the clock.

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[celticrune]

L5 for the oc ask meme

L5: Which OC do you think is the most decent morally or behaviorally?  AKA, which is supposed to a “good guy”? A few of them, actually! Tanwen is the first one to spring to mind as she’s a ray of sunshine wrapped in good intentions, but I have a few good-aligned characters.Whisper is another goody-two-shoes. She believes very strongly in doing “the right thing”, which for her comes down to emulating storybook heroes. Jay is good-aligned, though he’s a bit more grumpy about it. He’s also more likely to skirt the rules, as he doesn’t tend to respect rules that he views as unfair.Raya has a fairly good moral code, but absolutely no respect for the laws of whichever land she happens to be in at the time. This is more out of ignorance than any real malice, as she doesn’t tend to spend a lot of time amongst people.

[lady-merian]

Sending you a number for your photo reference ask, 414 or 517 (or anything in-between if need be).

I like the way this first one especially turned out. Raya again, since the photo was a picture of Astrid Bergès-Frisbey and she’s my face claim for Raya. 414-ish (I had to skip ahead to one I’d saved for a reference).

And then 517. Reimagined as Peet the Sock Man from the Wingfeathet Saga.

credit for the original art that inspired mine goes to @praise-the-lord-im-dead though given the trouble I had with perspective and how drastically I altered it, it’d be unfair to her to claim any similarity. It’s odd that I’m having less trouble with photos than good art these days. It’s so backward from how it used to be.

Send me a number, explanation here.

[lady-merian]

181?

181 turned into a Raya! Initially I wasn’t going to do it in color, but so much of what I like about the inspiration photo is in color.

Send me a number, explanation here

[lady-merian]

Late again (also probably not the direct quote from the book because I don’t have my copy with me) but hey it has a looking-glass in the door!

From On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, by Andrew Peterson. Not exactly how I imagine Janner and Tink, but I do love their expressions

Raya‘s usually the frugal one, but when it comes to fabric for her wedding dress…

Caliam has no concept of how much good fabric can cost

(and yes that’s pretty much the height difference between the siblings. It gets better: Arric is taller than Caliam)