#the eponymous piripu

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I was smiling ear-to-ear when I first saw this, thank you!!

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#i believe piri and ilaw would get along more than one would think#guy whos often called dad on accident + youngster with no father figure#truly the dynamic of all time

I actually kinda disagree, not that I don't think that their dynamic wouldn't be Funny but I view things kinda differently. For the most part I've depicted Piripu as being rather chill about not having a father figure. The two people in his life who *are* his parental figures these days are more like his adult friends who he sees occasionally and gets advice from (quality variable). That being said, it still would still be fun to envision Ilaw attempting to give Piripu (as the Spearmaster) advice, not because I think they'd get along (maybe initially they might), but because I think they'd have beef. Not serious beef, but beef nonetheless.

To elaborate: IIRC you said something about Ilaw not being super jazzed about Sky Kids These Days, and while the Spearmaster is not a kid, he's still a part of the "new generation". Therefore, I think Ilaw and Piripu would have "old man meets young adult hooligan" beef. For more information please consult the drawing below:

(If I got anything wrong feel free to correct me)

Also on the topic of character dynamics: While she wasn't included in this post I feel like Bata and Mufotsuki would get along. Children of the Wasteland unite 🤝

(PS. It's so funny to think that everything Piripu does is technically "fatherless behavior")

was about time i drew these two... i love their shenanigans 🫶

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One's inner light is composed of 2 (sometimes 3, depending on who you're talking to) parts.

1) Eminent Light: Energy/light that is emitted by the inner light(s). Replenishes over time by itself, though the process can be sped up by light sources or nearby light creatures.

2) Inner Light: The light that makes up one's being. Can be sacrificed to perform more long-lasting and powerful spells. Does not replenish by itself, and must be restored using "roaming light" (or a possible equivalent source).

3) Core Light: The one part of your inner light that you cannot sacrifice during spellcasting. Doing so would be like voluntarily holding your breath to suffocate. Exists mainly on a conceptual level because there is no distinction between core light and the rest of one's inner light.

The basis of magic revolves around being able to move one's inner light outside of one's body (in the case of Spirits [when they weren't Spirits] anyways, skykids' lights are already outside of their body). The first spell most people were taught is the light spell, which simply calls for the movement of light. A well-known variation of the light spell is the candle spell, which calls for giving light specific form.

Once the movement of inner light has been mastered, one can begin trying to make it behave differently.

[Examples of different light manipulation behaviors]

Telekinesis: Using light given form to lift objects.

Flight: Stronger derivative of telekinesis. Using light given form to propel oneself. (Easier to do using something to act as your "wings").

Guiding Light: Making light grow brighter when close to object of desire. Variant: Making the light change color.

Additional notes:

In the transcript, the stuff in [brackets] are things that aren't in the original image. These were added to make things more understandable, hopefully.

This little graphic also has an outdated version (posted below). It was made around the same time as I made my first bigger headcanon posts, however it was too... condensed for my liking. Some of the information on this little page has been uncompressed and put onto other posts.

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the likerrrrrrs

STUMBLES OVER MYSELF I FORGOT TO INCLUDE THE SCREENSHOT THAT INSPIRED THIS PIECE!!!

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Crabby see, crabby do (5/23/2024)

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Note: Neither of them would actually say these things. This isn't because they don't like each other, but because it'd imply they're aware of the institution of marriage.

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Spear/Swordmaster Posting

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The Spirits, unlike other creatures of light, had their light located on the inside of their bodies.

This feature had its advantages and disadvantages. Their body served as a barrier to environmental threats, but it also served as a barrier to each other. In other words, Spirits couldn't recharge their light by being near each other the same way other light creatures can.

For a long time, the Spirits overcame this drawback by using portable light sources like torches and candles (hence their symbolic use as currency). The Spirits later learned how to move their light outside of their body, forming the basis of magic.

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Playtime with moths.

Extra comment: It's hard to tell since his cape is covering half of his body, but the Spearmaster is kneeling.

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The Spearmaster and the Swordmaster (6/8/2024)

Alternate colors beneath the cut!

I was honestly bouncing back and forth on whether or not Piripu should keep his red cape. On one hand, the white cape kinda symbolizes experienced and learnedness based on the requirements to get it in Journey. On the other hand... Red just brings out the details better, plus it makes Piripu more distinct from Mufotsuki.

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I really doubt anyone is wondering this considering folks can see that I sketch his ears when I don't clean the sketch, but I like to answer questions no one is asking.

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Adorable.

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I recently read all of (the currently released volumes of) Yotsuba&!

Extra commentary: Rendering Mr. Koiwai as a spirit would've been a good opportunity to brush up my spirit rendering technique. However, it was around 2 AM at the time of drawing and couldn't be bothered to get too into it.

Reference images used ↓