#Ridel moonshadow

[faragonart]

Fun fact! Raen au ra have blue tongues!

Vatii seemingly likes this new information... Fun Fun!

[pali-himbo]

In another life... ft. @faragonart AU of Ridel (description in tags, its a bit of a spoiler)

[faragonreblogs]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but!- I was going through your Ridel art, and noticed that you color in his eyes during very intense moments. Is that just an artistic choice? Or is he part Qerel/Chaghan?

Hello there! And no, totally not a dumb question! It was a tiny bit of both, but definitely something I had in mind whenever I drew his intense eyes, so technically yes! His great-grandparents actually came from the Malaguld tribe, one Xaela (an exiled "Taken" from the Qerel) and the other a Raen! I am still working on the specifics of said background but that's basically it, heheh! Ridel himself unfortunately has no knowledge of his exact background, since his mother did not like to talk about it, but while he is usually very calm and kind, he does feel a sort of kinship/empathy with those who struggle with their inner rage. He had struggled a lot with it himself when he was a child, and the story definitely begins to poke at what bubbles beneath the surface quite a bit as he progresses...

When I went through the Warrior quest I didn't think I would enjoy it so much, and while I originally didn't think about Ridel coming from the Qerel or the Chaghan, he does have a bit of an uncontrollable ferocity that surfaces from time to time, and the warrior story going off of that coupled with the theme of love, it really fit with him as well as his interaction with the wols around him (My friend's ocs), so I ended up peppering that into part of his lineage, which thankfully fits!

Thank you so much for asking! I love talking lore and stuffs, and I hope you enjoy the boys!

[ridel-moonshadow]

Ridel wanders a lot. Being someone who lived in a (literal) bubble all his life, all kinds of areas fascinate him. He does particularly love nature and the wilderness, as it can be calming and relaxing (and he doesn't get watched all the time with much less people around him) but he doesn't mind cities too much, either. (He just climbs in high places to avoid being noticed as much... and to avoid tripping over/getting bullied by lalafell; he lived on the streets of Ul'Dah for a hot minute...)

wolqotd

Does your WoL love nature? Do they thrive in wilderness, countryside, or cities?

[ridel-moonshadow]

Comin out the year swingin!

[faragonart]

[faragonart]

Come The Naadam.

Ft @pali-himbo's Vatii and @on-burdened-wings's Nylah

[faragonart]

"...They declaired you a heretic, too, haven't they?"

headcanon below (HW spoilers)

In the game where the WoL finds Ysayle in the heretic hideout, my headcanon had Ridel chased down by suspect Ishgardian soldiers while on his mission to seek out her hideaway. They were no sooner laid low by his "Moonshadow"- something he had yet to understand or control... and Ysayle had come upon the aftermath...

(It also was the reason why he, Alphinaud and Tataru were tried for herecy upon his return...)

[faragonart]

Trying to get back into drawing on the side again...

[faragonart]

"It sure is, isn't it..."

(A little continuation from this...)

Ridel had always wanted to see the Steppe... and Vatii always wanted to show him.

(ft. @pali-himbo 's Vatii)

[faragonart]

"So, this is your hero.

A little dog."

Personal headcanon: Ridel was not really the most powerful WoL... Up until now, he had mostly been protected by others (much to his own dismay), and/or barely came out of situations alive. He had mostly felt pretty weak in comparison to his fellow WoLs, but that disparity had shone all the brighter when he could not hold a candle to Zenos in combat...

[faragonart]

This world was not meant for you

[faragonart]

Everyone knows but you...

(ft. @pali-himbo 's Vatii, @cucoo 's Mauve, @kathaynesart 's Valeia, @jolsondraws ' Nahkal, and @tazzire-boreal's Tazzire~!)

[faragonart]

.:Year of the Dragon:.

Thank you for liking my silly doodles involving this silly lil WoL and his journey, I am excited to share more, and I hope you continue to enjoy!

[faragonart]

.:Hangups:.

Yugiri: "My lord..."

Yugiri: "We come with the scions who have given us aid and hospitality, amongst them, Nahkal, who's father served under the Emperor. He has been named a hero in Eorzea for his many deeds, and now stands with us once more in our quest to liberate Doma..."

Gosetsu: "Nahkal... you would be wise to bow to your lord..."

Hien: "Gosetsu, there is no need."

Hien: "Your family's contribution to Doma, your heroic exploits overseas, and your care over Yugiri and Goetsu are more than enough. I find myself humbled in your presence."

Hien: "...And as such, I am endebted to you."

A headcanon from my buddy @jolsondraws ' character, Nahkal, and his personal hangups with the prince of Doma after having been away from his home for so long, as well as losing his parents...

(Also Ft. Ridel, @pali-himbo 's Vatii, and @kathaynesart 's Valeia.)

[faragonart]

Late by a day (as always) but hope everyone had a happy Valentione's~ here's one from the boyz!

You are loved~

(a gift for @pali-himbo as well hehe)

(edit: added some closeups in hopes they don't end up looking as crumbled up as the image above does... u_u)