The Art of Seolhe

Siradin (left) sharing a sweet moment with his lover, Tahir (right). Just a cute little something I started working on around this time... 2 years ago? 3? Thought I might as well finish it, as originally intended, for Valentine's. Tahir belongs to my friend Tirramirr Main

Tala A'Vati, wife of Sabreas Rahajara, Prince of Mahar. Engaged since childhood, Tala and Sabreas were hastily married after the unexpected death of Sabreas' father. Their time together was cut short however when Sabreas' uncle Karzis usurped the throne and Sabreas was sent into exile. Rather than joining her husband in exile, Tala was made to stay under heavy surveillance at the royal court, during which time she grew very close to her sister-in-law, Darya. When Sabreas disappeared and was presumed dead, Karzis quietly arranged a new marriage for Tala, causing quite the dilemma when Sabreas miraculously returned nearly a decade later, very much alive. Main

My boy Hadriel, pulling out his snake and playing with it in public. Based on a long-running joke. I think @silvysartfulness might be to blame. Main

Hadriel Lavandros (right) with his cousin, lifelong friend and partner in crime, Tahir Orthoris (left). Tahir belongs to my friend Tirramirr. Art from 2018 Main

Corrin, having pursued the escaped Warlock to the shores of Lake Starfire, finally has him cornered. Furious, goaded by his captive’s desperate taunts, he’s driving him down into those cold, dark waters, unaware he will find himself plunged into far darker depths himself before the night is over. Contest entry for the Pangaea contest hosted by @silvysartfulness last winter, featuring her characters Corrin and Rylerion. Main

Sabreas Rahajara, exiled prince of Mahaira, sorcerer and second-in-command to the warlord Kharim. It’s at his lowest point of captivity and humiliation that he finds a spark of hope in an unexpected gift, seeing in it a divine promise. Nurturing this new power in secret, fate leads him down an increasingly dark road on his path to vengeance. Main

Prince Siradin Ajhara (left) enjoying some quality time with his boyfriend Tahir Orthoris (right). Siradin is mine, Tahir belongs to my friend Tirramirr Art from 2018, updated in 2021. Main

Siradin Adhaya, prince of Akkara, torn between the land of his birth and the land he has unexpectedly fallen in love with. Will he choose duty to his nation and family at the expense of his own happiness and sense of justice, or will he forsake his former life in pursuit of the freedom to live authentically, even if it means he can never go home again? Art from 2018 Main

*Insert cheesy love song here* Hadriel Lavandros and Lotus having a romantic date, stargazing at the beach. Looks like they might have gotten a little distracted, and now they clearly only have eyes for each other. P.S. A note to tumblr, both of these characters are men. No female-presenting nipples here. Just wanted to make that clear. Art from 2018 Main

Birthday gift for my dear friend @silvysartfulness, featuring her character Ziradess from her Pangaea storyline. Silvy is a super talented artist with a whole host of beautiful, ingtruiging stories and characters, so please do have a look at her blog. If you want to learn more about her characters from this partciular story, you can check out her pangaea tag. Main

Hadriel Lavandros in his youth, presumably entertaining one of his wealthy, powerful lovers. The easiest way for beautiful, ambitious youth to become someone in Chamyra is by moving in the right circles, which usually involves, ahem, exchanging favours, if you will. Art from 2019 Main

Karzis Rahajara, king of Mahar and uncle of Sabreas and Darya (to whom he is also married). The younger of two sons, Karzis very much grew up in the shadow of his older brother Verashta. Where Verashta was exuberant and friendly, Karzis was always reserved, serious, even a little dour. While his somewhat abrasive personality never gained him many friends at court, he proved himself with a succesful career in the Mahari army and as a councelor to the king. He may not have ever been as charismatic as his brother, but unlike Verashta, Karzis is a strong, competent leader, devoted to his kingdom above all else. Or, at least that’s how his reign began. As the years pass, tormented by ghosts of the past, Karzis's mental state starts to detoriorate, becoming increasingly paranoid, unpredictable and cruel. Main

Verashta Rahajara, former king of Mahar and father of Sabreas and Darya. Verashta was a kind and gentle man, handsome and charismatic, a devoted husband to his wife and a wonderful father to his two children. What he wasn’t, unfortunately, was a good ruler. When he died unexpectedly at a young age he left his kingdom in a state of disarray, his court teeming with corruption and scheming courtiers and his heir too young and ill prepared to rule. Main

After the death of king Verashta, the king’s younger brother Karzis turns on his nephew, crown prince Sabreas. With most of the army behind him, Karzis marches on the capital. Sabreas makes one last stand outside the gates of the royal city of Mar'Adir, challenging Karzis to a duel, a desperate appeal to Karzis’ honour. His challenge denied and seized by his enemy Sabreas can only watch as the gates are opened for the usurper to march in and take everything he holds dear. Main

Sabreas and his twin sister Darya, wife of Karzis and queen of Mahaira. Sabreas and Darya Rahajara are the twin children of Verashta, former king of Mahaira, and his queen Nayaar. Darya and Sabreas were always very close growing up, so losing each other was extremely painful for them both. Separated at age 15, they haven’t seen each other in over a decade and Darya is convinced that her brother is dead. Main

Kalama, mother of all dragons, volcano goddess of creation and destruction. Kalama is an important figure in the religions of the island peoples in my Mabysan storyline. Art from 2016, updated in 2020. Main

Kamhaat, a mythological figure found across several cultures in my Mabysan storyline. Art from 2015. Main