#bird draws

[astrangebird]

October request 3: some HORSES. I promise this is supposed to be Aragorn and Eomer but at least there’s horses.

[bloombird]

TF2 sketch that I also forgot to post

my first time drawing these sillies (except scout)

[silverbird]

OCKiss Day 2: Rain

Juniper and Aurelius.

Junie and Ellie have been friends since they were children. Now they live together and are attending the same university.

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Another rumble of thunder shook the window panes of Ellie's room. He smoothed his hand over Juniper's amethyst hair as she buried her face further against his chest.

As soon as he had heard the first crack of thunder he knew it was going to be a long night. Juniper was at his bedroom door in seconds and Ellie told her to come in at the first tentative knock. They cuddled close together, just like during their sleepovers when they were little, when they would whisper about anything and everything.

"It's almost over Junebug. Just a little longer." He murmured, placing a gentle kiss against her forehead. A small sob ripped from her throat as she twisted his shirt in her hands. His heart squeezed with sympathy to hear his usually fearless friend so scared.

C-CRACK BOOM.

The room flashed as thunder rolled, making both of them jump.

"Gods.." Ellie breathed. "I think we've had enough rain, Great Ameer. Could you calm down with the thunder?" He joked, just managing to catch Juniper's weak laugh. He gave her forehead another kiss, settling back to wait out the storm with his best friend.

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I'm making a comic about these characters! Read about it here!

[worldofthraeia]

Elven Familiars

I was asked to talk more about familiars. :3

Dad, Can We Get a Dog?

It's pretty common that young Elves summon their familiar around 13/14 years old. It's a choice though, they can choose not to if arcane arts don't interest them. Though as you can imagine an animal that can telepathically talk to you would be pretty cool to a kid.

The summoning itself is a circle drawn with chalk on the floor, a specific phrase in the Magic Language (name pending) is written around the inside of the circle. In front of the caster a piece of spirit quartz and an object important to the caster (an old toy, something they've made themselves) is placed within the circle.

They speak the verbal part of the spell and if they succeed-

Can it do any tricks?

Mage and familiar have a telepathic/emotional bond.

Familiar shares their magical power, making the mage more capable.

Familiars don't eat, or do most things regular animals do, being spirits.

Familiars do have what is referred to as a wearable form, transforming into a physical object their mage can wear.

The familiar grows and learns with their mage, some are lucky enough to build an incredibly deep bond with their familiar lasting an entire lifespan.

[birdbutbetter]

well

[shrubsparrow]

It's in the eye of the beholder

[daily-spooky]

Artwork by: Gusfink🖤

[gawki]

Royal Pigeon

[bob-artist]

Bittern at the grocery store

[astrangebird]

June Patreon sketch request #3: we all know he’d be like that.

I hadn't seen the meme that this is based on but thank you angel for showing it to me it really is a great snapshot of how they would sleep.

[bloombird]

The Pawn

[silverbird]

OCKiss Day 1: Almost

Soulaetia and Zephyrine.

Soul is a magic prodigy who met Zeph on a university tour, through some mutual friends they were able to meet again and get to know each other.

I tried to keep these little story blurbs under 200 words, but I couldn't for most of them. 😅

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Soul gently cupped her hands around Zeph's, careful not to smudge the powder coating their palms.

"Alright, now hold your fingers like this." She instructed quietly as she leaned her chin against the top of their head, moving their fingers into the proper somatic for the spell. "And say-" the Magic Language rolled off her tongue easily from years of practice and use. But Zeph stumbled over the words, still new to this particular spell.

The magic still flared between their palms, a deep navy shade, and Soul held her breath as it slowly swirled together. A small orb floated in space, she eased her hands away in order to give them room to experiment. As she did so, Soul heard Zeph's breath stutter and the orb wobbled before flickering out completely. 

"You almost had it." She huffed in amusement as they laced their fingers with hers, clean now that the spell had consumed the component. 

"I caaan't-'' they whined against her knuckles, "your hands are too pretty." They kissed her fingertips and Soul chuckled quietly.

There would be plenty more time to teach them her magic later.

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I'm making a comic about these characters! Read about it here!

[worldofthraeia]

Mini Pride Parade! 🌈

with the cast of Cramming for Magic Class.

Happy Pride! :3

[spicymochi]

pigeon loaf

[beidak-art]

Birthday gift great blue heron, watercolor and ink.

[theartofmadeline]

i promise i wouldn't blame you