#abanusi

Abanusi, Asamani’s mate!

She was a Traveler, having left her flock as soon as she was able. Almost instantly caught Asamani’s eye the moment she arrived and did his best to flirt with her as often as he could. Made his intentions official during one of the courting festivals by making loop-de-loops and giving her marigold petals as seen here (which I should redraw someday)

Tall, strong, and one of the few dark-winged birds in the West Asaman Forest flock. Stands out among them but was surprised she had caught anyone’s eye (let alone Asamani’s). Is one of the flock’s builders and is always learning new ways to make things as well as helping others construct new nests or rebuild old ones. Has a few extra cloth scraps to use as hair bands, her favorite one is the bright blue one Asamani gave her.

Her wings are based on an Indian Jungle Crow, known for their dark feathers giving off a purple sheen. So because I am le crap at subtlety, I ended up just giving her dark purple feathers. Yeah.

Meet Asamani's tol goth gf mate, Abanusi

Her name means "ebon" and she'd be based around an Indian Jungle Crow. I don't intend to make all the bird people taller/smaller in relation to their birds, it just so happens Abanusi has at least half a head on her beloved Asamani

OC-tober Day 2: Abanusi, Asamani’s mate!

Her wings are based on an Indian Jungle Crow, which have a purple sheen to them in the right light (which is why her color is purple, everyone is going to be colored in “their” color this month)

Still haven’t decided if she’s a hunter or a builder in their flock, but she is tall and has muscles for days and uses them. Seen as intimidating by many because of her stature, she was a bit surprised when someone like Asamani started courting her. Can be sweet but isn’t afraid to be fierce when the situation needs it, especially when it comes to her beloved Asamani.

Hands are hard, alright.

Yesterday’s pictograph: Week

Can you guess today’s?

Because this story isn’t leaving me anytime soon, have a flashback to when Asamani started courting Abanusi during like, I dunno, some kind of annual courting festival/party/wahey among the tiny-bird people.

My favorite part that you can’t tell because I can’t ink/color this properly is the fact Asamani is presenting her with marigold petals, which are usually given as offerings to gods/goddesses in India so...he thinks she’s a goddess.

((i hate/love that i was so bored at work i was able to actually draw this out jfc i either need a new job or my graphics card problem fixed))