#the archivists toh

[regular-gnome]

Sparkles

[starryowlfella]

Finally trying my hand at illustrating the several pages worth of headcanons I have for these guys- (Nerding session alert)

I like to think of Star Children as very similar to stars in a physiological level. They're basically nuclear fusion reactors shaped like people, with an extremely dense (and hot, VERY hot) core that generates and burns energy at the same rate, resulting in their self-sufficiency and immortality.

In order to talk with one another in the vacuum of space, star folk use bursts of light and radio waves, which they create by changing their core's electromagnetic fields.

Their written language is possible to learn, but their spoken language is a mixture of waves, heat and gestures that a human cannot detect without equipment. On the other hand, since sound does not propagate in space, they generally do not hear very well.

Though it's usually a voluntary action, it can happen as an instinct/reflex, their "alarm call" is a sudden, sharp, high frequency burst.

Oh, and alsooo

@luonnon-varainen Your tags made my whole week you have NO idea <333

And yes they do! Different wavelengths show, but are not limited to, different emotions and overall physical/mental state.

A healthy and happy star will normally glow a gentle yellow

I'll post more about it once I get more time off ansndkd thanks for reading till the end! Reblogs are greatly appreciated <3

[luonnon-varainen]

A break between a bigger project - some Lunar sheets

This dumbass is too entertaining to draw. A mixture of of orca's mentality and burnout 3rd-year college student flavoured with a godhood is extremely silly to work with

They lost their mind long time ago and is not scared of using it in mischievous ways(commit a crime). They poses the amount of magic to reshape entire solar systems, but they chooses to use it to make shiny wooden sticks and mortals. They rejected violence and wars because it's pathetic and mortalish, but casting the infectious radiation sickness is in their eyes fine and totally not as traumatic as the front-line going through the village. They are so toxic and radioactive(both meanings) that literally their "breath" will send any mortal straight to the hospital on ER. They're have potential to has "a cool aunt" energy but is "a terrible with kids mid-sib" flourish with awkwardness. Also a not greatest god figure - avoiding their followers as much as it's possible is not good trait in the mighty higher being, protector and/or destroyer

A clayish and bendable character, great for puting in random out of context scenarios

Here is the embodiment of the chaos in my head during the brainstorm which resulted with their character design - just everything at once, no order, no placement just pop-ups everywhere

[live-laugh-love-the-archivists]

Bros doing a boogie in the void

A little gift for @regular-gnome wayfarer belongs to them!

This is my first time animating. I saw a dance on tt trending, so I thought it would work perfectly for them.

[sandyferal]

Something I really appreciate about the Owl House is the way designs are used. Like how the inhuman creature with a skull on his head and dark fur is a protagonist whose dad provides one of the main positive driving forces in the show, and is generally cast in a good light, while the star child with an aesthetically pleasing space theme and human shape is a misguided antagonist who comes from a family that seems generally destructive.

[insanelyadd]

The Collector's Hat Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

Image of the pattern I made with measurements:

As a little heads up to people with big/small heads and/or more voluminous hair, this was based on measuring my own head which has a circumference of 22 inches which is dead on the average and my hair is completely straight and relatively flat. You may need to do some adjustments of these measurements because the final fit is very fitted, in that it can be easily put on and taken off but does not fall off on it's own under typical circumstances.*

This pattern is meant for knit or other stretch fabrics, I did not make a completed version with woven or stiffer fabrics, so quality may vary depending on the material you select. I recommend knits.

If you are new to sewing or this is one of your first projects you are doing without a physical pattern, I recommend following the given measurements and drawing it out on some type of paper first and then using that as reference for yourself. I am an outlier when it comes to not making patterns and drawing the shape of what I want out onto the fabric directly, and you shouldn't follow my horrible example. This hat is actually the first time I've even made a muslin prototype.

When you are going to cut out the pieces you need to make sure, like double and triple check, that if you were to lay them pattern/top side up, that they would mirror each other like in the above picture. If you don't then you'll have two lefts or two rights.

The first actual step for sewing is taking the straight lines from the V shaped notch in the top of the hat, and lining them up by folding the piece in half so the patterned/top of the fabric is on the inside of the fold, like in the picture above. You do this on one half at a time. When they are lined up sew them with a straight line stitch a 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) in from the cut, starting at the fold towards the top of the hat.

After that you want to lay them pattern to pattern, and pin them into place to make sure it's aligned properly on both sides. To reduce bulk I recommend making the excess fabric from the darts (the V cut-out) point in opposite directions, as shown in the above picture.

After you've sewn the sides together there is an optional step that I did to make sure the seam lies flat on the top of your head. I opted to sew both sides down onto the blue half of my hat because my machine was being picky and skipping stitches on they grey fabric if there was no blue fabric as well (I got around this on the hem by inserting thin pieces from the blue's selvage into the seam). But if your machine isn't being picky or you are hand sewing this, then you could split the excess and sew them down onto their corresponding half. Example above, as usual.

Optional step that MUST go here. If you are attaching a ribbon, or lace for a trim to edge you have to do it now. I do not recommend this step to beginners. I recommend sewing it down while rolling the edge to create the hem, and then securing the other side of the ribbon/lace further into the piece because this guarantees a better placement and straighter lines. If you are doing this step along solely the bottom or front edges then let the lace/ribbon stick out further than the edge of the fabric, so you can fold it under the hem.

The final required step is to hem it, just fold what remains of the raw edge and sew it down.

Final optional step is for adding little trinkets. I added trinkets to the front corners and the floppy bit in the back like the Archivists are depicted as having. I used embroidery thread and slid the needle to go between the seams and tied it off on the inside. If your trinkets are not detachable, like the little stars on my hat, you need to thread the needle through the ring before putting it back into the hat and tying off the thread. Thinner cord or thin ribbon could work as well.

*I actually just did some tests and I have to be tilted further back than lying flat on my back for it to fall off. I was able to bend over and look through my knees and it didn't fall off. I tested it's wind resistance against my two strongest fans and neither could knock it off my head even when I shook it. So I think it will stay in place just shy of someone pointing a leaf blower at you.

Enjoy these pictures of the finished product, including a glamor shot of me wearing it backwards while I fumble with my phone for a picture.

[witchofdiamonds]

Thinking about this scene, actually

If we’re running with the assumption that the Colelctor is referring to his own tears, this has… interesting implications about their character.

For starters, this isn’t really the first time we see the Collector crying. There’s this scene, after all.

But, even though they’re clearly distraught, there aren’t actually any tears. Which is kind of weird, right? A chance at having a real friend is clearly a big deal to them, but still, their eyes are dry.

When do they finally do it, then? During the fight with Belos, when he possesses the Titan and kills Luz. With Titan magic on his hands, the Collector cries tears for the first time.

But that isn’t the last time. The Collector tears up again, after the fight has ended, when Amity reaches out to him.

And this? This really makes me wonder, because he only actually starts crying after exposure to Titan magic.

We’ve seen that Titan magic is capable of cancelling out the Collector’s. From the Archivists’ genocide, to the Collector’s failing powers, and even the usage of the Light glyph. Titan magic counters Collector magic.

We’ve also seen that the Archivists, uh. didn’t really like the Collector. At all. Judging by the Collector’s words, they seemed pretty irritated with him.

So, when you’re a powerful magic being with an annoying child on your hands (and a blatant lack of morals), wouldn’t you want to shut them up?

When he’s crying, wouldn’t you make him stop?

[edadoesnoteatowls]

Some wips of a Starchild/Collector life cycle chart I did.

And some details:

1: ???

- I haven't given a name to this stage, but tbh I kinda wanna call this one "Stardust Bunnies" as a cute or affectionate term. This is one that is rarely seen, as they usually only exist at the hearts of stars. They can survive without a star but for much, much shorter time than any other stage could because they don't have a true core even formed yet.

2.1: Adult

-Most common, sometimes referred to as a starborn or starforged. They live inside the hearts of their stars until they're fully developed adults and usually have all the necessary knowledge to survive on their own.

-Adults make up the majority of Collectors and usually run collection missions.

2.2: Child

- Born without a star from converging energy, magic and matter produced by different celestial events or bodies that aren't stars. Considered uncommon though whether it's because they die young before imprinting on a star or are simply just more rare hasn't been confirmed yet.

-Their growth rate is entirely determined by how they mature emotionally or mentally.

-Stage of childhood is determined entirely by the amount of energy and magic that created them. The less there was, the younger they appear. Eventually they become full-fledged adults of their species.

-Usually not involved in collecting, but this varies based on each cluster.

3: Elder

- Adults become Elders through natural aging alongside their stars, but they can also reach this stage sooner by absorbing energy or magic from other stars or Starchildren.

-The Elders are the ones in charge of guiding the younger Starchildren and keeping peace within their cluster's territory. They also tend to manage the cluster's Family Archive.

-Act as a sort of backup if the adults cannot handle a situation. If things look dicey for the adults, the elders will step in as their power tends to be much, much greater.

4.1: Ancients

-Occur from a metamorphosis triggered by the death of their star. If the star creates a new one, they'll usually bond with it, but some find different stars entirely. If they bond with a star far from their cluster, they will simply move the new one to their original star's place to stay in the cluster.

-These are Collectors who basically cheat death. They are a sort of demigod presence among their society.

-Can experience a second metamorphosis if the star dies and creates a black hole.

-The primary caregivers to new and young Starchildren in their cluster. They also function as the guardians of their territories and fend off hostile forces, namely rogue Outsiders.

4.2: Outsiders or World Eaters

-Like Ancients, they come from a metamorphosis triggered by the death of their star. If a star collapses into a black hole, a Collector becomes this.

-They have a near insatiable appetite and will eat anything in their paths, including their own family members or their stars.

-Some keep sane by consuming enough energy to stifle the hunger but it is a constant fight. Other Collectors may share power to prevent their sibling from being lost.

-Ancients are the best defense against a World Eater, but a large enough or clever enough group of Elders can handle them if needed.

5: Fading/Deconstruction

-The true death of a Starchild. When their star dies, the residual energy transfers to their core. But when that energy begins to dwindle, they become cold. Their bodies freeze and slowly break apart into ice and dust. It is a long, long process.

[urlocalcookie]

What if their partner adored the collector (not in a weird way, in a platonic way obviously). Like they would play as many games as they could with the collector, and just general being around them more than the archivists. How would they react?

They may be a little jealous at the attention going towards their little sibling, but overall they would be like “lmao free babysitter. thanks.” If they ever want your attention, they can just simply summon you.

Knowing they have power over you no matter what helps them feel in control. Considering they slayed an entire race just because said race could cancel out their magic just proves how insecure the archivists are about not being in control.

[suchacreativeusrname]

working on something

[regular-gnome]

Make Anatomist trip over everything.(I'm feeling silly and a bully for today)

..was it written by Architect?

[violetjedisylveon]

I just had an idea about the Archivists/Collector species.

What if the little baby ones are called Novas cause they are new and maybe they get born out of super novas?

I just thought that was cute.

Also, since all the new collectors/archivists are called Nova until they grow up a bit and find a name for themself, older archivists refer to them as the Nova of whichever archivist is takes care of them the most, so like our collector would be so and so's Nova.

The archivist who took care of a Nova is usually the only who calls them Nova once they pick their name, it's generally a term of affection.

[luonnon-varainen]

Not-a-dog and not-a-witch

Just the last polar titan on a stroll with solar archivist discussing some important topics.

I’m not sure how to call it. Neither sketch nor full pic. Something in between~

[live-laugh-love-the-archivists]

Ok, I know i said I wouldn't tweak her design in a bit. BUT LISTEN SHES A GODESS I GOTTA MAKE HER LOOK LIKE GODESS, OK?

I PROMISE I WILL LEAVE HER ALONE NOW I FOCUS ON THE OTHER 3

She's gonna strangle me because I've ripped her design apart and remade it 4 times

Click image for better quality

Edit: this is old. No longer canon to her design.

[ditzyclown]

Couldn't resist myself, ignore the inconsistencies in trying ma best

Can't remember if it was even mentioned the perspective of collected people but Vist whenever he collects a creature ALWAYS uses his magic so that in their minds they are still living their own life, just the way the creature imagines would happen, kinda like a dream just that a more realist one.

He thinks he's doing a good job and it's better than leaving their mind to be suspended like their bodies or having them aware and stuck in a unmoving body.

Just realized I forgot some of their stars arggggg gonna fix later