#and also Jo'zira there as a khajiit

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Also here's the art for Ruben's profile thing

I was gonna do like, outfit stuff for him too but eh, maybe down the line

Btw that last one's meant to be clay not actual flesh but even in color i doubt people will read it as that should I tag it???

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Jo'zira

Any Pronouns Khajiit Age Unknown

Citizenship: Aldmeri Dominion

Titles: Soul Mage Maven, Explorer, Eye of the Queen, Moon Hallowed, Arch-Mage, Laird of Misrule, Mystic, Numinous Weaver

Class: Sorcerer Weapon Skills: Restoration Staff, Destruction Staff Armor Skills: Light World Skills: Soul Magic, Psijiic Order Guild Skills: Mages Guild Crafting Skills: Clothier, Enchanting

A young Khajiit of unknown origin, having last lived in Vulkhel Guard in Auridon. His vast, encyclopedic knowledge on a variety of topics and natural affinity for spellcasting contrasts his lack of memories of his past before his arrival in Coldharbour.

Further compounding the mystery is his total lack of common sense--and at times, sense of self. With poor self-preservation instincts and abysmal understanding of any kind of social norm, one may assume he was a wealthy shut-in with a vast library. Indeed, when given the choice, he often prefers a good story over pragmatism or ethics.

However, this isn't to say he is a burden to the group in all aspects. His skill with war magic is undeniable, though his enthusiasm for battle and general callousness he displays can be disquieting. Despite this, he often means well, and wants nothing more than to have fun with his new friends.

Though at first he was content to be on an exciting adventure, even he started to notice how odd his situation was. There were few clues as to who he was in his little apartment, and there were no clues as to any family he may have had. His grasp of Cyrodiilic and lack of Ta'agra accent muddied the waters further.

Furthermore, he had to admit that his demeanor in battle and in the presence of Daedric Princes was such a radical change that he almost felt like a different person. Related to that, the breadth of his knowledge is uncanny even for someone of means. Yet no memories of his past ever surfaced, no stranger, ruler or Prince ever recognized him.

Above all else, he realized he was growing envious of his companions. Even as he made new, fantastic memories as an agent of Queen Ayrenn, deep down he resented that he lacked what most other people had. History, connections, memories both pleasant and not, there were none for him.

Soon, that alienation began to seep into every part of his life. He began to notice he didn't behave like anyone he met. He didn't understand or even experience things like others did. Hunger, fear, aversion to pain, instincts that all living things have that he didn't. When once he felt reluctant to claim Khajiiti heritage for what he assumed to be Imperialization, he was starting to wonder if he could claim to be a mortal at all.

He was aware of the situation he and his fellow Soul Shriven were in. It wasn't out of the question if it was all a symptom of having his consciousness forced into a simulacrum of chaotic creatia while his soul languished in Coldharbour. Yet deep down he felt it was more wishful thinking than anything.

Halfway through what he perceived as his journey in Greenshade, he would finally get an answer from a Bosmeri Spinner. While his worst fears would be confirmed, he would learn that there was a deeper horror waiting for him.

One Tamriel

When he discovered his origins, Jo'zira didn't despair. On some level, he always knew that he was never a mortal to begin with. When he found out his very existence was accidental, he found a certain beauty to it. He took pride in being the product of a bond that transcended worlds.

Of course, he was also keenly aware that his existence was conditional. His creator intended him to be something else, and though the Demi Lich respected his creation's right to life, he still expected him to serve. Luckily, the conditions were reasonable and easy to follow. The best part for him was that living life alongside his companions was one of those conditions.

For a short time, he had a mentor; the closest thing to a father he'd ever know. Together they finished the work Jo'zira had unknowingly began: the merging of several worlds to his Father's world of origin. Though their time together was short, Jo'zira came to know the deep grief that gave his Father purpose in this endeavor. Knowing he began as the tiniest fragment of his Father's vast soul, he resolved to be the unwavering hope his Father cast aside.

When his Father's work was done and began his thousand year slumber, Jo'zira earnestly took on the burden of assuring the new world persisted no matter who or what threatened it. Though he would step back as the main player in their adventures, he would always be by his companion's--his new family's--side.

Perhaps, when they meet again in the distant future, the records of life Jo'zira was tasked to record would once again stoke his Father's faith in the world.

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OUGH, this one's finally done. Granted, this one went by a lot faster than the other 2 but hey, I'm supposed to be on vacation lmao

Some notes on his outfits and his gradual changes as time went on. Essentially, Jo'zira's physical form was held together by a dormant Demi Lich's power. So when he was finally able to manifest on Nirn again, he ended up looking a little different since he's on his own now.

His "true" form is what he looks like inside his core, which appears as a huge, colorful garden to outsiders where the flowers represent the memories he's recorded (both his and his companions'). He's still baby!

The usual armors for the Planemeld arc. TBH the alterations were in mind thanks to how weird Altmer armor looks in-game (those persistent hip flaps in ESO armor...) but ironically I came to sorta like them while working on this. Not enough to decide against the changes tho. Chalk it up to 1. Jo'zira becoming a better tailor and 2. He's a MAGE

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So...

If he didn't have a soul to start with

Who's soul did he get back from Molag Bal?

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And finally, all 3 of my main ESO characters in one place

It was kind of fun trying something out of my comfort zone for once, plus it was also a good way to incorporate the flower symbolism I had in mind for each one (might go back to my Skyrim characters to tweak the mineral symbolism too)

Hates-White-Rats/Xochitl - Argonian Nightblade/Hydrangeas

Eolan Roche - Breton Templar/Gladiolus

Jo'zira - Khajiit Sorcerer/Morning Glory

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I was inspired by Dungeon Meshi/Delicious in Dungeon and someone else’s FFXIV version to make an “Alternate Race” thing for my 3 ESO mains and my Main Crafter.

As far as in-universe ethnicities go, Xochit (top) and Dravean (bottom) are the Nibenese Oblivion was too cowardly to give us, and Jo’zira (2nd from top) is a Redguard.

I was gonna do different Khajiit furstocks but I felt like i had enough on my plate already so I just went with Cathay.  Xochitl can probably count as a Tojay, though, and you can probably say Eolan and/or Dravean are Suthay since you can’t see the feet if you wanted.  idk mang

Most of these were designed on a whim, a couple existed before hand, and some I want to revisit and flesh out a bit.

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Interesting how he picked out those three in particular.  I don’t believe either Mephala or Boethiah were ever mentioned to be part of the Khajiiti pantheon before this.  I’m guessing they fell out of favor (I think at least Boethia’s mentioned to have been dropped like a rock in one loading screen)

I’m guessing these 3 really like forming groups lmao