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The Elements

(shoutout to @shiftingshade for helping me with certain aspects of this, like getting down the symbol for Spirit! They have a Spyro the Dragon AU of their own that I highly recommend checking out.)

After nearly a year of work, I would like to introduce you to the six elements of my Spyro AU, The Legend of Fire and Ice. Alongside the elements are their secondary abilities, which are extensions of the main elements that allow the user to utilize a wider range of abilities. There are also tertiary abilities, sometimes referred to as a fury, that combine their primary and secondary abilities into a powerful elemental attack.

Any element can be any color, including white and black. The culmination of every element is called Aether, a special ability that can only be controlled by special creatures who are born once every ten generations. However, Aether can also be created artificially via crystals, or if one user of each element were to combine their magic. Aether is a black and white beam that glows with every color of the rainbow.

None of the elements are inherently good, and none are inherently evil. Each have their own set of unique abilities that could be used for a variety of purposes. This concept is represented by the circular shape of the, well, wheel, speaking to the fact that no one element is superior to the others. Additionally, every creature is born with an element, whether they can wield it or not.

A process called enchantment causes a creature’s secondary ability to be different from their birth element, allowing them to use certain parts of a second element, but preventing them from using the secondary ability of their birth element. For example, a Fire creature enchanted with Ice would get Water as their secondary, but still primarily breathe Fire. Enchanted creatures have furies that combine both elements.

And now… onto the elements themselves!

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Fire is a combustive element, defined by its scorching heat. Creatures of this element can create and control flames, with the most advanced users able to engulf and shield themselves within the blaze. They are able to swim through lava or walk through a forest fire without being burned. It may also be used as a light source.

-SECONDARY: Magma manifests primarily in the form of fiery rocks that explode into a wave of lava. At its most powerful, these fireballs will create a shockwave that sprays bits of igneous rock and lava in a wide range.

-FURY: The user forces a strong burst of fire magic from within, creating a blazing inferno with flames that throw exploding fireballs in every direction.

Electricity is a wild and unpredictable element, quick and energetic. Those that wield this element can conduct bolts of electricity, with the most experienced and sharp users able to tame this fierce element into a controlled stream. This element can also speed up its caster, allowing them to zip around, though this is difficult to control. Electricity can also be used to power machinery and other inanimate objects.

-SECONDARY: Gravity casters can wield static electricity, swathing their bodies in it or shooting arcs of it to create charged tornadoes that can lift objects or creatures into the air.

-FURY: Zapping electricity surges from the user’s body, creating a shockwave that trails off into bolts of static that can trigger mini tornadoes. Anything caught within is often forced into the sky!

Earth is the ability to harness the earth itself, from the soil on the ground to currents in the air. Creatures of this element can fire shots of energy that call dirt and stone and wind to their aid. These energy shots can either be shot out directly, or manifest as a flail that can be thrown about. The caster can also use this energy to physically push things away, or to make a natural shield around themselves.

-SECONDARY: Wind users specialize in controlling the air, or even summoning powerful gusts of wind. These currents can be influenced more directly when high amounts of Earth energy are forced together. When this compressed energy is fired, it unleashes tornadoes filled with various debris, which can protect the user or keep foes trapped within.

-FURY: The caster calls to the earth itself, causing boulders to rain from the sky and summoning mighty whirlwinds that pick up as much debris as possible before flinging it in any direction. The power of the debris landing back onto the ground is said to feel almost like an earthquake.

Spirit is an energy that can revive the dead and influence the emotions of the living. This element manifests as a beam, and can easily be transferred into crystals. Creatures with Spirit can more easily soothe a sad friend, or compel their foes to hesitate before an attack. Those brought back to life by a Spirit caster can have their minds altered or controlled by the one who revived them. Spirit users also have a connection to dreams, with powerful ones being able to contact anyone – living or dead – through the use of visions.

-SECONDARY: Although those who have this secondary appear to control Time itself, it more specifically influences the perception of everything around them. While the user appears faster to others, the creature themselves sees everything around them moving slower.

-FURY: Beams refract from the body of the caster, affecting the emotions of anyone hit by them. Any emotion can be influenced by this fury, but it will manifest as overwhelmingly intense. Time also slows the closer someone is to the “heart” of the fury.

Shadow is a sticky element that can be used to slow down or stop creatures and objects. Those with this element can cover themselves and others with it, temporarily allowing them to take on a shadowy form. This offers them camouflage and allows them to “jump” into any shadows around them. Physical shade can also be influenced, with casters able to manifest tendrils that can keep anything rooted to the shadow. Creatures with this element specialize in stealth.

-SECONDARY: Poison users can inject anything with a venom that makes creatures sluggish or sleepy. This venom isn’t lethal and wears off after a short time, but can stop attackers in their tracks. Sometimes this toxin is given to insomniacs to aid in sleep.

-FURY: The caster covers everything in shadow, pulling anything caught in the blast into the shade and trapping them there. The outer edges of the fury are surrounded by tendrils that poison anyone who comes near.

Ice is a stinging cold element that can manifest in many forms, from the gentlest flurry to the sharpest icicle. Ice creatures can use streams of ice to freeze other creatures or objects, either using small bits of frost to temporarily stop them, or encasing them entirely in ice. They can also partially cover themselves in ice, functioning as either a shield or a weapon. This element can also be fired out in sharp but brittle icicles.

-SECONDARY: Creatures can pull moisture from around them or even from within their own bodies to use Water. It is able to be shot out as a pressurized surge, or compressed into explosive bubbles. Those with this secondary sometimes have gills to breathe underwater.

-FURY: Shards of ice explode from the caster and shatter, scattering bits of ice around them. A mini blizzard forms in the vicinity, making it difficult to escape. Water spurts up from the ground and is instantly frozen by the frigid conditions. Anyone or anything caught within is generally frozen, too!

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There are a couple of additional details that I want to elaborate on in the future (for example, trying to explain how furies work on enchanted creatures) but this is already getting long enough so I’ll leave it here! I eventually plan on drawing and writing in-depth posts for each individual element, as well as covering the concept of Enchantment. For now, these brief descriptions of each element’s abilities should at least give you a rough idea of their usage within the story.

I’ve had this AU in the works for a long time and I’m really excited to show off more in the future!

More TLoFaI: @thelegendoffireandice

TLoFaI on deviantArt: https://www.deviantart.com/polarpace/gallery/86685877/tlofai

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I wan't able to detail this one at all.

ArtFight 2024!

M.A.M.A.B.O.Y to wills-dad for 56 points. Missbehaver to chaoticjai for 69.5 points. Electric Sunset to ChavelHoof for 92.5 points. Buning Hart Of Blue to TheLeatherDragon for 61.75 points. Animated-Missing Ink to LOBOTOMYDOLPHIN for 46 points. Vailed Sun Tan to chaoticjai (Revenge Level 2) for 92.5 points. Tiny Book to 후Spruudel for 56 points. My Hero to Miikrowelle for 63 points. None Needs Saving to shiftingshade for 77 points. Rich Ritreavle to Unholyleaf for 32 points. One on One to LOBOTOMYDOLPHIN (Revenge Level 2) for 69.5 points.

Having an AC in this heat make a huge diff. I really like how a few of these came out.

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101DS Ask-Type Tumblr Blogs

There's been something that's been missing in the 101DS fandom regarding tumblr. Ever since early 2020, I have yet to see more Ask-type blogs that let's users interact with 101 Dalmatian Street's characters or OC's made by the fandom, and I think that's the type of content that the fandom is missing on the creative side.

That's why I'm making this poll to ask you dedicated pups one thing? Do you plan making a ask-type blog for 101DS Characters in the future, or are you at least considering the possibility?

@mandareeboo @notsoblackandwhite101 @cachicabra @fenrisarts @deltadam06 @sam-the-angel-fox @chelledoggo @deadyoung45 @angeluxarte-blog @higburger @xfangheartx @meekusleekus @marylikesstuff @marieecarlat @redundantmodule @alioks-blog @themilesfox @rainbowchromatic @shiftingshade @cadpig101 @sun-wukong-kinnie @aapaperbag @stoatfloat @egonoidea @polarpace @mnmarsart @t00nified @mel-toons @dramatic-disraeli @jayofthetrees @versailercat @pawreadingpup @retroartpup @modigod

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#summerinmind vol.29 Μένουμε σπίτι. Συνεχίζουμε να ταξιδεύουμε με το νου! • Κάθε χρόνο στην Κολομβία, ένας συνηθισμένος ποταμός μεταμορφώνεται σε μία μαγευτική «οδό» χρωματισμένη σε ουράνιο τόξο! Σε απόσταση 170χλμ. Νότια της Μπογκοτά, τρία διαφορετικά οικοσυστήματα - τα βραχώδη βουνά Άντες, οι σαρωτικές πεδιάδες του Llanos και η καταπράσινη ζούγκλα της Αμαζονίου - συγκλίνουν στην απομακρυσμένη έρημο του εθνικού πάρκου Sierra de La Macarena της κεντρικής Κολομβίας. Εκεί θα συναντήσετε το εντυπωσιακό αυτό φυσικό θαύμα του κόσμου, το Caño Cristales, σε μία σειρά από πεντακάθαρα και κρυστάλλινους καταρράκτες, ποτάμια και ρυάκια συνολικούς μήκους 100χλμ που μεταμορφώνονται σε ουράνιο τόξο χρωμάτων για αρκετούς μήνες κάθε χρόνο. Αξιοσημείωτο είναι ότι κάθε νέα εποχή, ο ποταμός εμφανίζεται διαφορετικός από ότι το προηγούμενος έτος. Το χρώμα του καθορίζεται από την βροχόπτωση, την θερμοκρασία και το φως του ήλιου. • COMPASS | We care www.compassteam.gr info@compasstravel.gr | (+30) 231 0818111 • #compassgr #menoumespiti #travelfromhome #travelbyimagination #stayhome #staysafe #taksidimetonou #colombia #canocristales #sierradelamacarena #anders #llanos #amazonianjungle #guayabero #river #bogota #beautifulearth #shiftingshades #rainbowcolors #visitcolombia #colombiana #colombian #lamacarena #discovercolombia #wanderlust #adventure #travelaroundtheworld #travels #adventureseeker (at Caño Cristales, el río de los 5 colores) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_CbRV9JMts/?igshid=1w3m06ihmgbza

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#shiftingshades #shadesofgrey

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Tomorrow is #FergusAppreciationDay!! July 4th! Voice Actor Conor Macneil's Birthday!!🥳🎉🎊🎂🦊🦊🦊

Get ready for tomorrow, my dedicated pups! Tomorrow we're gonna be celebrating everything Fergus during #FergusAppreciationDay during the 4th of july AND the Birthday of his Voice Actor, Conor Macneil!🥳🎉🎆🎇

You can tune in on Tumblr or Twitter to join the fun! Make plenty of Fergus fan art for the fandom to celebrate the actor's Birthday and of course give this awesome Irish-foxy cub some love and passion!🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊

I'll see you pups tomorrow! ^ ^

@atomiccartoons @babclaytoncorner @redundantmodule @rainbowchromatic @meekusleekus @yatesmal91 @aapaperbag @polarpace @mnmarsart @xfangheartx @chelledoggo @themilesfox @thomas-dalmatian @notsoblackandwhite101 @retroartpup @matthuskylegends @doglover502 @sam-the-angel-fox @deltadam06 @jayofthetrees @dramatic-disraeli @t00nified @mel-toons @fenrisarts @egonoidea @rose-i-guess @cadpig101 @cadpig-drawz @higburger @shiftingshade @straysketches @miniminxie @marieecarlat @stoatfloat @msitubeatz @aatnile @rahitoshi @mandareeboo @deadyoung45 @angeluxarte-blog @cachicabra

[compassgr]

Κάθε χρόνο στην Κολομβία, ένας συνηθισμένος ποταμός μεταμορφώνεται σε μία μαγευτική «οδό» χρωματισμένη σε ουράνιο τόξο! Σε απόσταση 170χλμ. Νότια της Μπογκοτά, τρία διαφορετικά οικοσυστήματα - τα βραχώδη βουνά Άντες, οι σαρωτικές πεδιάδες του Llanos και η καταπράσινη ζούγκλα της Αμαζονίου - συγκλίνουν στην απομακρυσμένη έρημο του εθνικού πάρκου Sierra de La Macarena της κεντρικής Κολομβίας. Εκεί θα συναντήσετε το εντυπωσιακό αυτό φυσικό θαύμα του κόσμου, το Caño Cristales, σε μία σειρά από πεντακάθαρα και κρυστάλλινους καταρράκτες, ποτάμια και ρυάκια συνολικούς μήκους 100χλμ που μεταμορφώνονται σε ουράνιο τόξο χρωμάτων για αρκετούς μήνες κάθε χρόνο. Αξιοσημείωτο είναι ότι κάθε νέα εποχή, ο ποταμός εμφανίζεται διαφορετικός από ότι το προηγούμενος έτος. Το χρώμα του καθορίζεται από την βροχόπτωση, την θερμοκρασία και το φως του ήλιου. Γνωρίστε την όμορφη Κολομβία μέσω της COMPASS COMPASS | We care. Contact us: info@compasstravel.gr | +302310818111 #compassgr #colombia #canocristales #sierradelamacarena #macarena #anders #amazon #llanos #amazonianjungle #guayabero #river #bogota #beautifulearth #shiftingshades #rainbowcolors #ecosystem #marvel #visitcolombia #colombiana #colombian #nature #beauty #lamacarena #discovercolombia #water #green #travel #wanderlust #travelaroundtheworld #miracle #tourism #wilderness #photooftheday (στην τοποθεσία Caño Cristales - La Macarena - Meta) https://www.instagram.com/compassgr/p/BvjNHexHlJj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gc4gu9jobiyr