#rinoas sassy ass is perfect

[karalija]

“Squall don’t! I’m a sorceress!”

“I don’t care.”

Squall Leonhart and Rinoa Heartilly from Final Fantasy 8 by squaresoft/squareenix

[karalija]

“Glycerine”

Squall and Rinoa from Final Fantasy 8. Just a quiet moment between the emo Commander and his sorceress wifey. I love them so damn much 🖤

Title is from the song “Glycerine” by Bush.

[karalija]

I couldn’t help myself. Squall tilts his head at Rinoa... my dog tilts his head at me and I just... couldn’t help myself. Drawn in procreate

I’m was so excited to see Chronicles of a Lion’s Oath by tricks aka @cynic-view-ahead was updated! This installment was just incredible. Go read now!!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/49058812

[karalija]

“Eye of the Storm” by karalija

Squall Leonhart and Rinoa Heartilly from Final Fantasy VIII by squaresoft/square-enix.

Sorceress Rinoa hauling her Knight a little bit closer. He’s got too much self control.

Title comes from the song “Not Afraid Anymore” by Roniit listen here to enhance viewing experience: https://open.spotify.com/track/0D5RN9ZUOvG7Ga5FiWzQgb?si=-4MMWzUqSSS5NXdTpZimZA

A fic I read recently just blew my mind and I want to recommend it wholeheartedly. I’m still just thinking about it though I finished it days ago! I love the authors other fics as well but this is my favorite!

”The Bells of Freedom” by Ronin on ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/227670/chapters/345273

And on ff.net:

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7122058/1/The-Bells-of-Freedom

Really just an incredible story. Shows exactly why Squall is the best, deadliest and most revered SeeD. Not just in physical power but because he can strategize with intense accuracy. And Rinoa’s coming into her sorcery, the Timber Owl’s growing up and growing a pair, the final battle, the steamy love scenes and SeeDs kicking major major ass... it’s got everything. Fuck I’m a happy fangirl.

So! This piece was fun! The sketch was giving me fits. I couldn’t get the perspective right until I started in with a glow brush to show my teenage artist daughter different light source examples, and wa-LA... I put a glowy line on the back of Squall’s big ass head of hair and perspective just pushed into place. Yay.

Drawn in procreate.

BE KIND.

[karalija]

Rinoa Heartilly from squaresoft/squareenix Final Fantasy 8.

I love this sassy hot mess. Here she is wearing her boyfriend’s tee shirt. Even on Squall it shows great cleavage. I waffle on whether I like his Dissidia design… he looks great but…. River Phoenix Squall is and always will be best Squall.

I drew this months ago because I’m struggling with lupus flareups so my hands aren’t feeling the best right now. On the upswing though! I’ve got some FFX sketches to post soon.

Go check out @cynic-view-ahead latest installment of “Chronicles of a Lion’s Oath”. It’s a stunning series and one of my absolute faves in a fandom full of amazing authors and stories. The author outdoes themselves every time! 🖤 https://archiveofourown.org/works/50020822

Anyway, please enjoy!

[karalija]

https://www.deviantart.com/kara-lija/art/The-Oath-Final-Fantasy-VIII-964326497

“Rinoa... even if you end up as the world’s enemy...I’ll...I’ll be your knight.” -Squall

Squall Leonhart and Rinoa Heartilly from Final Fantasy VIII by Squaresoft (Square Enix)

I’ve always found his inner pledge to protect her to be deeply romantic and the Sorceress and Knight bond aspect wholly fascinating. It brings to mind chivalry and fairytales in a unique way.

I have a few fic rec’s to offer here, with a bigger recommendation post to be on my tumblr soon. There are so many incredible authors (and artists!) throughout this fandom who’ve expanded upon the mentioned but sparsely explored lore in the game. The first 3 fics have been hugely inspirational to me lately, while A Mist Over Winhill was a fic I read circa 2001 that I’ve loved ever since. Please check these stories out and drop the lovely authors a comment!

“Angel’s Scar” by colobonema on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/24588694/chapters/59389741

“Chronicles of A Lion’s Oath” series by tricks @cynic-view-ahead on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/series/3355909

“Privacy” by SteeleStingray on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/23469445/chapters/56265436

“A Mist Over Winhill” by Kate Lorraine on ffnet: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2360625/1/A-Mist-Over-Winhill

And I always rec a song or two for ambience to go with my art. The song for the viewing enhancement of this particular piece is:

“The Oath” from FF8’s ost: https://youtu.be/TsnJBvokVzk

Drawn in procreate.

Please DO NOT STEAL OR REPOST!

And be kind!