#mage Callum

[dumblefork]

I feel like we all underestimate just how important a role Callum's interest in the ocean arcanum played in their fight against Finnegrin.

Because we all know that Finnegrin is a calm, evil psycho. He thinks all his plans out. In that context, Finnegrin scares me so much more than Aaravos.

So it was not an accident that Callum had that magical grub near him after that fight on Sea-legs' deck. It was because Finnegrin wanted that grub to be near him.

Finnegrin had been egging Callum on to do dark magic ever since he learned that Callum had done it once. He saw that if he could just make Callum do dark magic once more, his resolve would break.

So first he tempted him to do dark magic by offering him that choice of choosing which one of his friend's hand Finnegrin will cut of. He gave Callum the second option of breaking free of his chains and escaping, using dark magic. Rayla did not let that lane continue, as we all know. But because of Rayla's move, and Callum's reaction, Finnegrin figured out exactly who Callum cares about the most.

Which is why after that incident, Finnegrin told Callum that he was going to feed his elf girl to a leviathan. And maybe he was going to.

But he knew that this particular threat will force Callum to do dark magic. And Callum did.

And Finnegrin's plan was successful. All then Callum had to was get out of his prison and show up to save Rayla.

Which Callum did.

Then all Finnegrin had to do was use his ocean spell to freeze up the blood in Callum's veins and subdue him. Which Finnegrin did. That would have stopped Callum and showed him just how powerless he was.

But Finnegrin had no idea that Callum was trying to unlock the ocean arcanum.

Literally the only reason Finnegrin failed to achieve what he wanted was simply because of Callum's interest in the ocean arcanum.

Finnegrin could have succeeded in his plans, if Callum chose to study any other arcanum.

[darkcrowprincess]

The realization that Callum basically had to raise Ezran by himself. Because his mom was dead and his step dad was king. Very eldest daughter syndrome of him. Yes Harrow made time for them, and it was easier that they were royalty. But still that must have been so hard and lonely for Callum( Soren and Claudia being the only kids around, yeah he was lonely). Ezran is basically his kid.

No wonder he prioritizes his brother and not the crown. His brother is who he raised not King Ezran.

[nukteross-al]

The Dragon Prince... Why does Callum Eyes turned yellow for a short period of time ?

[catcherwrites]

The Mage : The Warrior

"In history, nothing happens that has not happened before." - Thomas Mann

[m4rs-ex3]

i love callum being all "erm actually i'm the high mage of katolis so yeah" like bestie you're the only mage of katolis

[ultear-tigra]

This was actually drawn 1 day before season 3 dropped so It kind of predicted the end of s3 I almost lost my mind lmao xD But hey they posted picture of Callum without sleeves (and possibly with runes, but Im not sure abt that), what were we supposed to assume??? :D

Bonus: Callumboarding (well we got them flying together in s6 don't we?? So close enough lmao :D)

[raayllum]

Something about Callum having the gentle steadiness of the sea and healing qualities we associate with water

and then utter rage of the ocean as well

I'm so glad that kid got the Ocean arcanum is what I'm saying

[thewholediamondsky]

✨️ The Dragon Prince with random headlines I found on Pinterest ✨️

[tategaminu]

"Callum chose his girlfriend over family". Wrong‚ Callum chose family over family. 👍👍👍

[kisa-seira]

✨ High Mage Callum ✨

[dumblefork]

So, I have this theory that Callum needs to do dark magic to unlock any magical arcanums.

No guys, hear me out. The first time he did dark magic was to unchain that dragon Soren and Claudia hunted down. Then he immediately fell into a stupor - which we know is something anyone who does dark magic for the first time falls into - and learned how to use the Air Arcanum.

And the next time he used Dark Magic to transform his chains into snake in finnegrin's ship. And then he somehow ended up learning the true meaning of the Ocean Arcanum.

It's just a theory of mine, but what if this is the case?

And if it IS the case, then doesn't it mean that Callum has successfully blocked his path to understand any other arcanum by accepting the celestial elves help in cleansing the dark magic from his soul?

[darkcrowprincess]

Callum has trauma over people dying and him being powerless to help. His birth dad, his mom. He thought his step dad had died right in front of him. Why he in desperate moments uses dark magic when he has no other option. In that moment he feels like that helpless kid that can't do anything. So he will hurt himself as long as he could save his loved ones. He won't be helpless.

[nukteross-al]

I have a headcanon that creatures can't receive damage from the arcanum they are connected... For example Sky beings loves storms and the thunder doesn't affect them; Moon beings can have Night vision; Sun can not be overheated by sun nor fire and Etcetera. In fact, they feel even better when things like that happens. That said, I would like to see Callum being hit by a lightning

[catcherwrites]

The first batch of my Arc 3 concept designs are finally done! It felt fitting to begin with the three who started it all: Rayla, Callum, and Ezran

Check out the more in-depth story and design choices below

Rayla

Story Choices

In the wake of S7’s Finale, Azymondias wasn’t just a 2-year-old King of the Dragons, but the only surviving Archdragon. That means he’s a very important figure across Xadia and the Human Kingdoms – and needs to be protected. Shortly after the events of S7, Rayla reclaims her title as ‘The Last Dragonguard’ and resurrects the order to act as Zym’s attendants, advisors, and protectors. She’s spent the last few years travelling between the Storm Spire, the Silvergrove, and Evrkynd, helping where she can and leading her fellow guards (who may be revealed in a later post). Rayla’s relationship with Callum has grown stronger than ever. Even though they’re holding off on marriage until Aaravos is dealt with for good, Callum gives her the Xadian equivalent of a promise ring he handcrafted (Ethari helped). With them both feeling secure with each other, they are more comfortable with being separated…but that won’t stop them from being attached at the hip whenever they’re near each other.

Design Choices

Going into these Arc 3 designs, I had a much clearer image in my head of Rayla compared to the other characters in my lineup. Using reference images of Tiadrin and Lain made creating Rayla’s Dragonguard uniform feel very bittersweet. Unfortunately, from a creative standpoint, uniforms run the chance of limiting the personality in a character’s design. I tried offsetting this by making Rayla’s undershirt and embedded gemstones in her armour more Silvergrove-y than Dragonguard-y. I also kept Rayla’s iconic belt, Arc 2 colour scheme, and added some of Ethari’s swirls where possible. Beyond the uniform, I kept going back and forth about her hairstyle. Keep the Arc 2 bun? Return to Arc 1’s style? Braided? A simple ponytail? Eventually, I settled on a half-up braid that let my sleep-deprived brain think I was getting the best of both worlds.

Callum

Story Choices

Ezran was disappointed when Callum turned down being his High Mage again, fearing that he’d lose his brother’s support in the council room. In reality, stepping down as High Mage meant that Callum could step up as Crown Prince. In the years following S7, Callum splits his time between assisting Ezran and studying magic on expeditions across Xadia. One of those expeditions leads him to Aaravos’ book in Elarion, which helps him delve deeper into the other primal sources. He’s fully mastered Sky and Ocean magic and has grown incredibly proficient at Earth magic. To Callum’s dismay, even with the help of Lujanne, Ethari, and Aaravos’ book, he still isn’t clicking with the Moon arcanum. He also hasn’t fully unlocked the Sun arcanum, but he’s getting very close and is a strong fire mage when wielding the Staff of Ziard. By Arc 3, Callum has gained the title of Archmage – and people far and wide seek him out for magical assistance, leaving him overworked and exhausted.

Design Choices

I was very excited to come up with Callum’s Arc 3 design for one reason: the parallels. His Arc 2 outfit is meant to resemble Viren, as Callum had taken his place as the High Mage of Katolis. But because he is no longer ‘High Mage,’ and instead ‘Archmage’, Callum’s Arc 3 outfit is intended to reflect Aaravos. I tried to do this with his uncovered arms, the open coat, and the vaguely celestial elements on his tunic. The geometric pattern on Callum’s coat is meant to look like a feather (symbolising his first primal source) while in the style of his Arc 2 coat. Rayla gifted Callum a matching belt buckle to hers (though with a moon opal for emergencies), which he wears alongside his uneven towers buckle from Ezran. His hair is mostly the same, except slightly longer, because I don’t see overworked-mage Callum caring about his hairstyle.

Ezran

Story Choices

S7 was a massive tipping point for Ezran: losing his brother, his true heart, and almost losing himself to the cycle of violence. While he stopped before he could go too far, Ezran was unequivocally changed by what happened. After Aaravos’ defeat, Ezran has been overseeing Evrkynd’s construction, ensuring it’s a safe home for humans and Sunfire elves who lost their home. However, it is also open to anyone, regardless of their origin. While he and Queens Janai and Amaya decided the people would rule the city of Evrkynd, Ezran continues to rule wider Katolis alongside his council. He does spend most of his time in Evrkynd for his royal duties, but Ezran is learning to take breaks – occasionally joining Callum, Rayla, and Zym on small getaways. As is tradition for anyone in the royal family, Ezran began combat training in his mid-teens with Soren as his teacher. He’s grown quite good and can hold his own in a battle (long enough for his Crownguard come to his aid, at least).

Design Choices

Ezran’s design in TDP has always been one of the simplest ones, probably symbolising his humble personality despite his status. I tried to maintain that effect in his Arc 3 outfit but with one major alteration. Going into this design, I wanted Ezran’s struggle in S7 to have had a visible impact on him by including armour in his design. His outer tunic is now gambeson, and his shoulder pads are scuffed-up leather. If he decides to wear it, the gold studs on Ezran’s shoulders are where his cloak will latch on. As should be expected from an age jump this severe, the biggest change to Ezran was his build. He’s finally overtaken his brother in height, much to the dismay of both Callum and Rayla, and is expected to be as tall as Harrow when he’s finished growing.

[m4rs-ex3]

7x02 // dreamer's nightmare // 7x09

brothers.

(thank you to @its-leethee [also @raayllum] for dreamer's nightmare images)

[rayllurn]

Rayllum Month Day 10: Magic "But then you called me a mage, and that felt...right."