#gnarly knuckles

[fernaldoishere]

WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE???

(i <3 sonic prime)

[rottentherat]

Did the Six Fanarts challenge on my TikTok!! I hope u like it as much as I do 💗

[year-of-the-echidna]

What is the Year of the Echidna event?

2024 was Knuckles’ 30th anniversary, but a certain hedgehog overshadowed him.  We say: no fair!  It’s time to give Knuckles his due diligence.  2025 is going to be the Year of The Echidna!

For the next 51 weeks of this year, we will be posting a weekly prompt to inspire artists of all kinds to draw our favorite echidna.

Every Wednesday we will release a new prompt.  Creators will have the rest of the week to post their fanart, fanfic, etc. To have your piece featured on the event page, just tag @year-of-the-echidna.

Starting January 8th, 2025 with 51 prompts total, the event will go the entire year!

Prompt List Transcript

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FAQ

What can I post?

The event is open to art of all types including fanart, fanfiction, playlists etc.  Whatever your creative endeavor, all are welcome!

Can I post about other Sonic characters?

Other characters can be included but Knuckles should be the main focus.  This year is all about him!

Can I post nsfw?

You are welcome to create whatever the prompt inspires, but in accordance with tumblr’s TOS we will be unable to reblog anything that wouldn’t be allowed in a PG13 movie.  We encourage all creators to tag their posts appropriately!

Do I have to follow the prompts?

No!  The prompts are guidelines.  Follow your heart!

What if I finish a prompt early/late?

While we prefer you post within each prompt’s timeframe, early and late submissions will still be reblogged until the end of the first week of January 2026.

Which version(s) of Knuckles are welcome?

We welcome all versions of Knuckles, whether they be canon, fanon, or alternate universe versions!

Can I draw my OCs?

Yes! As long as Knuckles is the central character, OCs are welcome.

What about ships?

We have no shipping restrictions. Be mindful to tag things and remember that we will only reblog content that could be rated PG13 or lower.

Can I use AI?

We will not reblog AI artwork or fanfiction.

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That's it! Any questions, don't hesitate to ask, and our mods @guardian-of-da-gay, @mama-qwerty, @aphantimes, and @nights-nonsensical-ramblings will be happy to help!

Now, get creating!

[descendant-of-truth]

Okay but the way that every single version of Knuckles got to support Sonic when he was too tired and drained to walk... poetic cinema

[blanc-ci]

Something profoundly autistic is happening to me

[libbytwq]

What if Prime characters met their og characters?

i enjoyed drawing these hehe

+ a bonus wholesome comic where tails meets nine :)

APRIL FOOLS

its angst :')

[mylittlesonucklescorner]

OMG TRIPLE TREAT

[myymi]

mangey hiding behind his brothers is my favorite genre

[avocados-of-law]

Four versions, one echidna

Rouge Amy Tails Big Sonic Shadow Eggman

[nightfurylover31]

Sonic Prime, but it's just Sonic and hugs!

[mama-qwerty]

I like to think that Mangey and Gnarly are really close in Boscage Maze.

That when the trees get too loud for Gnarly, Mangey just knows and is right there, snuggling up next to the echidna, offering support and a grounding presence.

And when Mangey gets scared during a thunderstorm, Gnarly's right there, holding the boy tight, telling him all about the giants who live in the clouds above them, banging their pots and pans as they argue, and that's what thunder is.

These two are the most 'feral' of the Scavengers, and they stick together because of it.

[xzcopycat]

Grumpy boi

[kigut]

i liked sonic prime a normal amount

here's all the knuckles clones with different aspects applied to them

renegade hits the gym so he's tighter dread is a drunk who over indulges so he's softer in the middle gnarly eats One Berry per day :"/

[year-of-the-echidna]

The Year of the Echidna prompt list is here!

Remember, if you want your piece reblogged to the event account, you must tag with @year-of-the-echidna!

FAQ || Additional FAQ

Transcript under cut:

The Year of Knuckles Fan Event; 2025 is the year of the echidna.

Prompt List

Innocence

Communication

Memory

Love

Chuckle

Sweet

City

Atonement

Dragon

Begrudging

Adventure

Magic

Small

Best Boy

Red

Moon

Transform

Concert

Sleepy

Vengeance

Regret

Ruins

Girl

Monster

Judgement

Unusual

Whip

Relaxing

Euphoria

Dinosaur

Vineyard

Secret

Drown

Unfair

Freak

Abandoned

Moving On

Shock

Floating

Imposter

Wind

Werewolf

Somewhere

Anarchy

Thoughts

Boyfriend

Punk

Pranks

Lost

Role Swap

Soft

[renegadeknucks]

the guys ever

[000marie198]

Do you think if the Shatterverse variants ever see Sonic again, they'll be slightly more protective of him? Like hovering around him almost constantly and assuring his safety without telling him and not letting him hit the ground if he falls etc.

The last time they saw him, he was weak and faded and dying. Never again.