#alphyns

𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔅𝔩𝔞𝔡𝔢 𝔬𝔣 𝔄𝔳𝔢𝔯𝔩𝔬𝔫

I got a request a while back to draw some of my sonic-verse Alphyns! I actually started these weeks ago, but then I got some kinda strep-like thing... So I ended up putting them aside and forgetting for a while... 6n6; So yeah! Finally here’s the Heraldic Alphyns! I limited the palettes of these to the sorts of colours you find on actual heraldry/livery (things like gold, red, white..) and combinations thereof: Unlike Pantheons that are recognisable from their markings, Alphyns have very distinct physical features that make them what they are instead so it made sense not to complicate the design. Their long tails help them to balance and support themselves while running at high speeds, but when they’re not moving fast the tail can drag on the ground or get in the way- so Alphyns commonly coil their tails up in knots and spirals during daily life. Since their species name translates literally to ‘chaser’, these Alphyns are all naturally incredibly fast on their feet and possess keen senses. Although they’re more like some kind of wolf-gryphon-like creature, I feel like the right combination of colours and traits could let an Alphyn pass as some sort of rodent perhaps? I’m thinking of the almost scaly forepaws of rats and mice for instance!

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