#sso umbra

[mllenugget]

[41] Artfight revenge on @andxlusian featuring Dagon

[horsegamergirl]

You know those rare moments where you have inspiration and motivation and time? I'm currently in it and I decided to use this moment to transform one of the schleich doubles I had into one of my SSO horses. It's still a WIP and first I need to figure out the right shade (and how to do it), but so far I think it looks promising.

Photos of the WIP under the cut. The lighting isn't very good so the photos don't really show the real colours, but oh well

[jorvik-fashion]

a casual pride fit!

my SSO blog is @rowan-ravenlake

[sabatonobsession]

U M B R A

Pandorian Horses

[sirigreenhaven]

purple and sassy

[charlierainfordsso]

Because we like it H O T

Someone should take photoshop off me at this point.

[jorvegian-goddess]

The Mare of the Moon & the Sun Stallion

In the early days of Jorvik, when the island was new and gods still walked amongst mortals, two celestial beings chased each other around the moon. The humans called them Ayla and Umbra, though the creatures themselves were rarely seen. Instead, they spent their time dancing around the moon, watching over the stars and people below. Ayla and Umbra loved their home and each other deeply and were content to remain on the Moon for the rest of time immortal.

Alas, even celestial spirits can become bored and overcome with curiosity.

In the days leading up to her final battle with Garnok, Aideen called the spirits and ancient beings of Jorvik to aid her however they could, as well as protect her beloved people. All that is, except for Ayla and Umbra.

Now Ayla, being a rather shy and peaceful spirit, had no problem with being left out of the fight and promised the young goddess to do her part in guiding Jorvik’s mortal inhabitants at night. Umbra promised the same, yet a secret fire burned within him that yearned to fly down to the island and join in the great battle. For although he loved the Moon and his beloved Ayla, the dark stallion desired to see more of the world he was to watch over. Particularly during the day, a time he had never experienced living on the moon.

For many years following the great battle, Umbra held onto his wish to leave the moon and continued life with Ayla. Until one night he could ignore it no longer. Far down below him, in the heart of the island, a volcano known to the humans as Garnok’s Fury glowed as brightly as the sun. And Umbra was enchanted by it. The molten hot fires called to him; sang to him. With a bellowing war cry, Umbra flew down from the Moon and to the island below.

It was only too late, that the spirit realized his mistake. The fires were far too dangerous for a being of the Moon and burned his wings to ash. Umbra tried to use what magic he had left to send himself away from the volcano, but tendrils of flame and magma sprang up to entrap him, dragging him down to feed. With a scream, the Moon spirit begged for his life, for anyone or anything to hear him.

Luckily, something did hear him. The Sun, kin of the Moon, heard the dying prayers of the spirit and intervened. The rays of the Sun shown hot upon Umbra, replacing his Moon source with that of the Sun. Below the surface of the lava, Umbra underwent a transformation. No longer was Umbra a spirit of the cool, dark Moon, but rather of the bright and blazing Sun. His coat and markings changed to reflect this, his mane and tail were set ablaze and fire followed in his hoofprints.

But such change came with a price. So powerful and uncontrolled was Umbra’s new form, that he could not leave the volcano or else risk destroying the very island Aideen had bade him and Ayla to protect. And so Umbra has been forced to remain within his fiery prison, trapped until the fire both within and without him can be tamed.

The Sun was not the only one who had heard Umbra’s cry. High above the world, Ayla had been waiting for her mate to join in their nightly dance. Confused she wandered all over the Moon, searching for her beloved. It was only when she heard his plea far below that Ayla realized what had happened. As swift as the wind, she flew down on gossamer wings, hoping to arrive in time to save him. Tragically, she was too late and could only watch as her beloved mate was transformed.

Heartbroken, Ayla refused to leave the mortal world and remained in the frozen lands that surround the volcano, desperate to be near her love. At night, she illuminates the sky with the Aurora Borealis, praying Umbra can see them and remind him that she is there, waiting for him.

Perhaps someday, these eternal lovers will be reunited and can once again chase and dance across the Jorvegian night sky.

[geminibuck]

I have such a hard time coming up with outfits for the wild horses (hello Umbra and Ayla!) because I can never find something that matches both of their coats

[courtsnort-sso]

something something soul horse? or whatever.

lucifer has thoughts on that and he lets altair know every chance he gets. 

[strawberrystreamfields]

So, I was on my Ayla earlier in Dino Valley, right?

And then I realized and spiraled.

Ayla's blend in somewhat with the surroundings.

By extent, from what I've seen of Ashland from pictures, the Umbra somewhat match those surroundings.

Ashland, the region located right next door to Dino Valley?????

[starbornsoulrider]

Hm. Due to their space-y origins and themes I think I could possibly have some kinda lore thing with Alya and Umbra tie into Halo’s story

[horsegamergirl]

I'm really trying hard to make the horse look like Umbra, but the coat colour just look like a combination of Calder and Laverna, but I guess it's the closest I can get with her

[applejuiceflood]

I like these funky lil lunar horses

[starshinedragon]

SSO Fanart: Anne vs Jessica

Soul Rider Solari versus Dark Rider Umbra

[o3-sso]

𝖽𝗎𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗇 𝗆𝗒 𝐔𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚 𝖽𝗈𝗐𝗇 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗁𝖺𝖽 𝖺 𝗍𝗋𝗂𝗉 𝗂𝗇 𝓟𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓸𝓻𝓲𝓪 ! 🔮🌒🔥