#WIP: Shapeshifter

[thatndginger]

I am so very very excited to show off my first piece of art for Shapeshifter! I cannot thank @banancrumbs enough for bringing these three fools to life! (go give her all your money. I know I want to)

I can already picture what Kerr, Warrick, and Jay are talking about...

"It's only expired by... two years? It's fiiine!" Warrick shoots a glance at Kerr, smirk firmly in place. "What's the worst that can happen?" "You'll either puke all over the sofa or shit yourself is what'll happen," Jay sighs. She tries to grab the box from Warrick's hand, and growls when he raises it over his head far out of her reach. Kerr grabs her shoulders before she can try to jump for it. "War's got a black hole for a stomach. 'Sides, if he dies he's not our problem anymore, yeah?" Warrick gives Kerr the finger with his free hand.

And, because I'm me and we should expect it by now, you *know* I printed this out and added it to my collection of Shapeshifter things as soon as I could ^.^

Shapeshifter taglist: @sunset-a-story @touloserlautrec @ceph-the-ghost-writer @trancetales

[thatndginger]

Here's a secret: Shapeshifter is really just a dozen wips shoved into a trenchcoat. The particular wip that won the title rights is just the first installment of what I plan to be a whole series. Some of the installments (read: most of them) focus on the Hellhound crew - Kerr, Jay, Warrick, Luka - as well as the large background cast residing in the city. Some stories branch further out into the larger Shapeshifter world.

And since the Shapeshifter world is just 'our world but slightly to the left', I can get away with using real places like Paris, France and Dublin, Ireland, but I can also make up my own places like the city (that I refuse to name) somewhere on the northwest coast and Kilnora Falls, Wyoming in the US.

It's why I've had to start differentiating between 'Shapeshifter' and the 'Shapeshifter extended universe'. Not the best organization method, but it's what I got.

Curious: are any of your wips connected to each other? 👀

[girlboyburger]

mmilo... milomilo... mmmmoilo...

[ohitslen]

*Vampirizes your Vashwood*

keep reading for more :)

If there needs to be much closer close-up please let me know!

[bittybatarts]

more shapeshifter yaaaayyy

[fuctacles]

Congrats on starting T!!!! It was a hard choice between cat lady Stevie and wereshifter BC I love them both but I'd love a WIP Wednesday snippet of the wereshifter AU plz and thx and again congratulations 🎉

thank you thank you thank you! Here's a 500 of the wereshifter au:

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Something is wrong with Steve Harrington.

And not in the Upside Down trauma and multiple concussions way. No. He has his chin on Eddie's table, his big literal puppy dog eyes staring up at him as he writes down everyone's favorite foods, drinks, and snacks. And it wouldn't be that weird, hell, Eddie wouldn't even notice it, if there wasn't something wrong with him as well.

Because his instinct reaction to Steve's position is to start scratching at his head. It's almost muscle memory now because Dog-Steve would do that a lot; put his head on the table and observe what Eddie was doing. Steve seemed to slip into that mindset without even shifting, his eyes closing in contentment at the scratch.

Eddie can only stare, both fascinated and horrified, at Steve's tiny smile. His hand stills, bringing Steve back from wherever he was, his eyes widening before he jolts up.

"Shit, sorry!" His ears instantly turn red. "I wasn't— Sorry."

Eddie rolls his eyes. He's hit by the memory of that night when Steve told him he's allergic to dogs. Poor guy must have been terrified by his own needs and body reactions.

"Don't be sorry, dude." He stands up so they don't have to look at each other when he asks the next question. "When was the last time someone like, hugged you?" And then, to weaken the blow, he adds: "Do you want more coffee?"

"Uh. Yes, please." Eddie pours the remainder of the coffee between their two mugs and starts cleaning up the coffee maker to make another pot for Wayne later.

"Robin hugs me." He says while Eddie's back is still turned. "Joyce too, whenever she sees me."

Eddie hums, choosing not to point out that he said who hugs him and not when they last did. And he might be no hug expert, but two people he doesn't see that often does not sound like a lot. Wayne gives him a side hug every now and then when catch each other before leaving for school or work. He gives him a gentle kick before each performance fro a good luck. His band hugs a lot when they're riding the high of playing, both music and DnD. And the weed high, of course. Gareth gets cuddly every time.

He grabs their mugs and motions for Steve to take the notebook they've been planning the shopping list in.

"Let's go to the couch."

They barely settle down, their coffees put on the tiny table in front of them, when Eddie's shifting closer to where Steve's trying to keep his distance. He spreads his arm over his shoulders and pulls him in, and Steve is too surprised to resist, almost stumbling into his chest.

"There you go. Get comfortable, okay?" Steve is tense against him, so Eddie reaches fo the notebook and pen to give him a distraction.

"Now you write," he decides. "How much soda do you think we need? Oh, and we'll need solo cups."

[megwillart]

I don't think I ever showed the original here, but I've been working on another version of an dragon Albedo design-- it's a WIP too but do have an art in the works with him ✨

I imagine that he is hollow all the way down his midsection, and doesn't need to use his wings and can "float" when they are open

[elliott-the-creature]

had some pretty big alien shifts while eloping last night, so we thought we’d sketch out some ideas about a physical form for our alien self

some things to note: (nothing is set in stone, just some ideas to bounce around with)(also this alien type is a shapeshifter, but this form is its most common one)

kinda centaur esque body plan; usually slinks low to the ground

height is around 5’0” (from top of head to feet); length is around 7’5 (from snout to tail tip)

short fur and blubber; fur length/texture is akin to seal or otter fur

able to pick up things with feet, but hands are better at gripping

both hands and feet have 6 digits that mirror eachother (like humans with mirror hand syndrome)

interior digits (highlighted in pink) are better at gripping objects, and are the ones mainly used for day to day use (basically picture only using your pointer, middle finger, and thumb)

exterior digits (highlighted in blue) are mainly used to steady the interior digits when gripping, and cannot solely pick up things. they can only pick up things with their exterior digits when also using the interior digits (like using your whole hand to grab something)

primary eyes are good at judging distance far away, while secondary eyes are good at picking apart detail up close

primary ears are similar in shape to elf ears, and have auditory capabilities better than humans, but not as good at cats

secondary ears are usually flopped down like lop rabbit ears (in fact, their build is similar to that of rabbits), but when alert, their ears will flair up and can swivel to locate sound origins. hearing capabilities are like cats or dogs (aka, very good)

antennae are usually curled up, but unwind and swivel around when attentive or anxious. antennae length is around 1.5 feet

is able to mimic any sounds, but its most common sounds are clicks, whistles, purrs (like cat purrs or trills), and growls

[andromeda-vita]

okaayyyy first on the list of designnsssss,,, rayman !! yeah incredible , ik ik just. stay with me here

a brief rundown of it is taking that whole "guardian of this world" concept, and being an embodiment of dreams, bravery and light.. then making it into a silly forest spirit,,

some inspos are sky children of the light, over the garden wall, adventure time, and zelda . again , weird mix , i knowwww . but!!!

i would need an entire doc to list all the things i've written on him thus far but i'd love asks/questions (and perhaps suggestions!)

im gonna be real here... most of the changes have to be the fact he has a cape and, messy hair, with flowers/leaves caught in it (ever heard of a brush???)

[lionacuty]

magma doodles =w=

[inkedfictionista]

A little snippet of a WIP

[thatndginger]

WIP Memes Tag Game

I'm going to use @sunset-a-story tagging me in a meme-making game to try and make my slow debut back into the writeblr scene. Because memes are my mother tongue :3

Rules: make some memes for your WIP

I've got a selection of memes for both Into the Storm and The Runaway, since they're both technically the same project ;P

I'll gently tag @ceph-the-ghost-writer @pandoras-comment-box @tabswrites @somethingclevermahogony @sidhewrites

[artsandstoriesandstuff]

WIP.... :)

In case you can't read my abysmal handwriting:

The same idea is constantly entertained in the media.

That mages are all grand heroes, and that shapeshifters are deplorable creatures that should be KILLED.

Unfortunately, I happen to be one of those shapeshifters. And recently?

I got a scholarship at a shapeshift-loathing MAGE SCHOOL.

[snugg-slugg]

Welcome to Exernia: Shapeshifters

More info below the cut!

(Gore and blood warning)

Hey there! A while ago, on instagram, I posted a short guide to the species of Exernia (the fictional world I created). However, that guide limited each species to one slide and it didn’t really talk about all the stuff I wanted to talk about. Plus, a lot of the stuff is now outdated and I CAN DO BETTER.

Snug was the first shapeshifter I ever made. He was my persona at the time (not anymore though) and I called his species “Crownies.” That sucked so I changed it.

Some additional info I couldn’t figure out how to fit:

They still require the same organs that living things usually have (heart, lungs, etc) but where they are differs

Shapeshifters are often mistrusted by the majority of people on Exernia because of their ability to shift, many people defaulting them to criminals or cheats.

Shapeshifters are more rare than other species because of their unique reproductive system.

Unlike some species, like Ogres and Elementals, shapeshifters don’t have a unique shared culture.

[nighttimepatrons]

last doodle of the weekend 😔

Celebrain and dragon!Elrond from a little au I came up with along with @travellingdragon

Sometimes your husband is a dragon what can I say

[fuctacles]

can i have some more wereshifter please?? 🥺 I love that AU so much 🥺

Absolutely! And tysm! You're gonna like this one. I hope I think.

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Steve starts jotting things down and the tension from his body quickly melts away, and he leans more comfortably into Eddie's side. Now that he's not worried that any movement might startle his friend, Eddie reaches for the coffee with his free hand. Soon, Steve does the same, and when he sits back, he shimmies his shoulder back under Eddie's arm, and tucks his legs up onto the couch. 

It's really hard not to chuckle into his coffee, but Steve doesn't seem to either notice or care about his own movements and Eddie's reaction. Feeling emboldened, he points out that paper towels will be better than napkins, while sliding his hand down Steve's shoulder.

It's not dissimilar from how he'd pet the dog while watching TV. Up and down, with a gentle drag of his nails.

If he thought Steve was relaxed before, now he might be turning into goop. With a quiet, huffed out sigh, he liquifies against his side. Eddie presses his lips together, but can't stop the amused puffs of air that come out of his nose.

"Shut up," Steve murmurs while crossing out 'straws' from his list. "It's nice."

"Good," Eddie smiles, gently squeezing his shoulder. He feels warm inside knowing Steve's being honest. With his friend and himself, most importantly. He resumes his scratching with more purpose.

Steve twitches under his arm.

He looks down, but the man is laser-focused on the list, now on the snack section. But the tips of his ears are crimson red. Not averting his gaze, Eddie scratches down his arm the same way he'd do along a dog's spine. Steve's foot moves. Once, twice, and while he keeps scratching with more purpose, it starts tapping against the couch. Steve stops writing.

"No way," Eddie grins in delight at his discovery. 

"Eddie, come on..." The embarrassment is squeezing his throat, so Eddie presses him closer, hoping to provide some comfort.

"Uh, no," he protests. "This is golden. Is this what you were so scared of when you ran away? When you told me about the dog allergy?" He doesn't let go, scratching with ferocity like he would an overjoyed dog. Which, in a way, Steve is. 

"Stevie, man. Sweetheart," he coos. "Just let go."

So Steve does. 

The pen falls out of his grip and he leans against Eddie with a sigh, almost cuddled against his chest. His leg spasms while Eddie scratches him along his arm and the side of his back that Steve turned up to him. Eventually, whatever itch he had that needed relief gets scratched enough to satisfy him. Eddie flattens his palm against his arm and Steve sighs into his chest. He's now fully sprawled in his lap and breathing deeply. Eddie cradles him close. 

"See? It's all fine. Is it weird? Probably, but we fought interdimensional monsters, so. Just embrace it okay?"

Steve chuckles against his skin. 

"Okay," he agrees softly. Eddie scratches his head for good behaviour. 

"Great. Now up, I gotta pee."

Tags: @noodle-shenaniganery @jaytriesstrangerthings @imaginary-maggie-waggie @samsoble @croatoan-like-its-hot

@dragonmama76 @storyranger @scoops-aboy86 (if i missed anyone lmk)