#ref: thomas

[lndslorepuzzler]

Spacepedia: Relevant Information

(Some of these are transcribed word for word, and others (generally less immediately story-relevant) are summarized for ease of reading.)

Lemuria: "An ancient marine civilization recorded in legends. It's unique, advanced technologies are difficult to use. Also, Lemurians had achieved great mastery over many art-related fields, such as music, painting, literature, architecture, and carving. In 2034, the ruins of an underwater city were discovered to the southeast of Linkon City, proving the existence of Lemuria."

Tenebra/Tenebrae: Those who broke the Hunter's Code and engage in illegal activities, like protocore smuggling. They often have ties to secret organizations and carry out covert missions behind the scenes. They are actively pursued by the Hunter's Association.

Lumiere: "In the midst of the 2034 Chronorift Catastrophe, a mysterious hunter emerged, taking down numerous formidable Wanderers and rescuing countless citizens in Linkon City. This enigmatic hunter played a crucial role in resolving the crisis. Their true identity remains shrouded in mystery, and after the catastrophe, they disappeared without a trace. They appeared again in the last two years, with rumors suggesting that they have already transformed into Tenebra."

N109 Zone: "Once a bustling technology hub, it is now one of the most dangerous areas after the catastrophe occurred. Surrounded by other no-hunt zones, it has evolved into lawless land where danger and opportunity coexsist. It is rife with violence and crime. With illicit trade and dangerous research, many of its activities are related to protocores and Wanderers. Its many benefits have driven countless outlaws to risk their lives. **The Origin of the N109 Zone's Name: "The N109 Zone, also known as No-Hunt Zone No. 109, does not belong to the 108 regions resignated officially as no-hunt zones by the Hunters Association. Prolonged energy fluctuations and dangerous Wanderers are characteristics of a no-hunt Zone. The Wanderer threat in the N109 Zone has been suppressed, but its inherent dangers persist due to the complex web of factions and poor living conditions. Consequently, it has earned the reputation of being "No-Hunt Zone No. 109 because it's difficult to enter and even more dangerous than a typical no-hunt Zone."

Onychinus: "A mysterious faction stationed in the N109 Zone. Unlike other shady groups, Onychinus is omnipresent. They have connections everywhere, forming a vast web of sin to control every illegal activity."

The Nest: An information hub moonlighting as an exclusive bar. "A complex network brimming with Intel and secrets unknown to the public."

Characters:

Tara: FMC's colleague and friend. Cute, likes divination, works in the analysis department.

Jenna: Leader of UNICORNS. Manages the FMC's Alpha Team.

Yvonne: A nurse at Akso Hospital. Gets things done with a good attitude.

Caleb: Childhood friend. Fighter pilot for the Deepspace Aviation Administration. Presumed dead.

Nero: A severely socially anxious man on the data analysis team. Very interested in Wanderers, and Lumiere.

Thomas: Qi Yu's friend, and owner of Flux Arts. Takes care of the business end of being an artist.

Talia: A famous soprano. Qi Yu's aunt.

Josephine: FMC's grandmother. Presumed dead.

Greyson: Cardiac surgeon at Akso Hospital. Witty with a good sense of humor. "However, there's a rumor that no one knows his real age..."*1

Dr. Noah: An old acquaintance of Josephine, and Li Shen's teacher. Originally responsible for the treatment of FMC's heart disease and treatment.

Jeremiah: The owner of Philo, a florist. Friends with Shen Xinghui. Has a lot of overy questionable skills, like creating identities and manipulating data.

Luke: Works for Qin Che. One half of a set. Vivacious and unpredictable.

Kieran: Works for Qin Che. One half of a set. Calm and dependable.

Mephisto: Works for Qin Che. A mechanical crow.

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*1, The tin hat is ON, he's one of Shen Xinghiu's people.

[orbch]

i LOVE your artstyle so freaking much oh my god it's so cool

could you do a little analogical?

if not, do one of your favorite ships! :]

just a chill casual convo on the stairs dont look at virgils eyeshadow there are zero underlying emotions present….. (and thank you!!!)

[tsarjozinzbazin]

who's this diva

[leadandblood]

Staged Terror photos by Aidan Monaghan

I look at these and fall more and more in love what the hell >:(

[theflyingkipper]

Faceless Duri

[loganslowdown4]

every episode of sanders sides ♡

[mersei47]

my takes on how I draw the main 4 based on their prominent features. Since many people like how I draw them, I tried making their ref sheet. If anyone feels like there is more to add feel free to share

[cinnabowlii]

Edward ref finally done (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

left to do is henry and gordon! i'll take a little break on doing designs so I can focus on my college work, i already have lots of plans for this design, and a couple of fanfics to write to hopefully get myself outta my year long writers block (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻

[shitty-mh-aus]

Au where tim dies in the most brutal way possible and everyone else has a happy life

Hey now

[fcbalding]

i’m so sorry. you deserve better.

[lndslorepuzzler]

Anecdote: A Unique Vermilion

01: Unfinished Work: Thomas has set up an art exhibition, but Qi Yu’s final piece is not ready.  Upon searching for Qi Yu, Thomas finds him in a storage room, building a fortress of fish bones. Qi Yu says he can’t paint, and Thomas suggests they use the fortress as installation art, since people will pay to see his work either way. Qi Yu points out that it’s 2000 pieces, so there’s not much chance of that. Since Qi Yu is decidedly unhelpful, Thomas goes to see what else he’s been up to. The piece currently in the studio is lovely but according to a distressed Qi Yu, it is “missing a color.” When Qi Yu threatens to burn the painting if Thomas tries to move or show the unfinished piece, Thomas gives him three days to finish it.

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02: Missing Color: Thomas is under pressure to guarantee that Qi Yu has a piece set up for the exhibition, but reminds the sponsor that according to Qi Yu’s usual temper, no one can see his work until the exhibition opens. Upon being asked if the painting is finished, Qi Yu is visibly frustrated. Thomas’s offer to go to a friend’s pigment factory is immediately rejected. Thomas knew that would probably be the response, and allows himself to recall a time “when he was still passionate about art.”

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03: Passionate Colors: Thomas and Qi Yu have pieces showing at the same charity event; despite his own usual confidence, he can see that Qi Yu’s work is more unique, though he can’t quite tell why. After having his ego sufficiently busted, he “(lets) himself visit Qi Yu.”

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04: Carefree Painter: Thomas meets with Qi Yu, but Qi Yu doesn’t appear to understand what Thomas means by ‘brands’ and instead asks if he wants to learn from him. But Thomas wants to know what’s going on, so he offers to make Qi Yu even more famous; Qi Yu tells him, “I don’t paint for fame.”

Back in the present, Thomas waxes somewhat lyrical about how he decided to switch to study business so he could be Qi Yu’s manager, that he was stunned with his work, and believed in his talent, but even as he walks Qi Yu is walking away down the beach.

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05: Drastic Measures: With two days left, Thomas tries to sneak into Qi Yu’s studio to effectively steal the painting; Qi Yu informs him that if “that painting moves even one centimeter, (he) will light it on fire.” 

Qi Yu has apparently been sleeping on a board in the studio; he’s decided that a conch will be able to provide the color he’s missing, though it will take at least three days to get the paint out. Thomas, distressed, has to move on with the exhibition; he has a plan, but it’s not great.

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06: A Unique Legend: Three days after the exhibition, Thomas sits in the studio and watches him paint. At the event, he hung a frame on the wall and named it and called it a day. Getting closer, Thomas tells Qi Yu that he can’t tell the difference between the ‘claret violet’ from a factory and the color Qi Yu has extracted from ten thousand conches: ‘Tyrian purple,’ used only by ancient royal families.

He tells Qi Yu that technology can create that same color; Qi Yu asks if he remembers looking for the vermilion he was once searching for. Thomas reminds him that he gave up looking for it, and “besides, no matter how much (he tries, he) could never mix a color as great as (Qi Yu’s.)” He wonders how a unique vermilion could even exist, now, and Qi Yu explains that it isn’t just about the ingredients and the labor cost. 

“No matter how much these people mix or tweak their pigments, they will always be confined to a set of rules. The color they make no longer comes from a unique bug. Just like how claret violet doesn’t come from a unique conch.”

Thomas considers how old paintings are considered priceless because of scarcity; no one can reproduce the works, and so they are unique. “There’s nothing more precious than being one of a kind in this world. The same goes for color.” 

A few months later, at another exhibition, a young artist says that there’s no difference between Qi Yu’s paint and his own. Thomas explains that “Qi Yu extracted (the) singularly unique color from ten thousand conches, completely different from the manufactured one in (his) painting. That’s what makes (the) shade fantastical, and that’s one of the reasons why Qi Yu is legendary.”

[orbch]

​good ol fashioned sleepover and movie night with the voices in your head

[digitalcarcrash]

why is he giving matpat in escape the night

[nicesuperdash]

hi bugbo tumblr community do you like my au its called Bugbo Shifted

^ the gif is just a mockup btw theres no audio

its literally just a swap au

the characters personalities stay the same kinda its just the roles swap-ish idk

uhhhh deesigns

protags

antags

i have designs for all the chars btw i just dont feel like posting them lmao

very very nervous to post cause i dont use tumblr a lot pleas be Nice. ok im gonna go eat an apple bye

[starscelly]

everyone chatting to mush after his hatty

chi@dal 12.31.23

[theflyingkipper]

Gemi