Feat. OCs (in no particular order):

Lyra - mistborn-bastard

Aikarico Ripchase - astralarias

Rolan Brightwing - brightwingedbat

Thel Victus - sidewinder30k

Vorias Ironhide - dion-iron

Redaar Steelhide - jollycryptid

Clove Hellbaum - scrumpygoat

Gaius Horncleaver - commanderhorncleave

Ahrikima - Ahrikima

Yahuk Thornheart - charrior-of-ash

Salem Steelveil - thornethenorn

Fillan - vampiricsheep

Lyza Ironmouth - charr-salad

fregion - fregion-bond-breaker

Malva the Furnace - nyoka-gorefell

Sibyl Goldveil - fvriva

Marro Bonesnap - foreverconfused-anenqui

Fenrir Bloodkeeper - lionheart405

Falco Burngrace - rostomanologist

Cyrisus Riftwalker - cyrisusriftwalker

Red Ripperdragon - gamer-redr

Flash Fulgurfur - madame-cookie

khelleren

Pyrite Alderspark - pyritepirate444

Boltyhound Swiftkill- legionnaireintraining

Candessence - mystery-salad

guildwarszeke

Linus Ruinweld - flower-crow

Temma Bellrose - noivern

Kaetrai Fiercefang - zarathelonewolf

Plantain - matsuriwolf

Denalien - kehideni

Heart of the Hunter - championbutch

Bato Ghostclaw - commanders-company

Semijs - siins

Rodnur - rizardofether

Mabaki - Mabaki

Closing Words: Thank you so much for having me in this Calendar for this year! It was a blast drawing this piece ♥

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The sound of an explosion echoed throughout the night of the Cathedral City, and with it came the sound of cheering.

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Men and women, young and old, poorer than even thought possible, rallied at the destroyed gate, and the one who broke it.

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Dressed in midnight black, the raven-haired Renotni, Orez, looked forward, her eyes sorrowful.

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"Everyone," she called out gently, silencing the crowd. "Allow me to end the tyranny of my sisters."

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A cry resounding answered her, and Orez quickly made her way through the city.

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The day of revolution. The night that the tyrants will fall.

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"Let's go, everyone!" came a young boy's voice, and a flurry of children raced through the back alleys of the city.

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The guards quickly stood in front of her, probably from her dear sisters informing them via a certain someone's telekinesis, but were then put up in flames; quite literally, too.

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The white dragon, Michelangelo, flew down and crushed the guards, and then breathed fire on the rest, incinerating them. He looked towards his master, blue eyes glowing menacingly.

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"I trust I am not too late?" shaking her head, the green-eyed woman sighed.

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"Unfortunately not; the poor seem to have finally lost their patience."

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"That surprises me not. I suggest, then, you get a move on. The wind is starting to pick up."

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Michelangelo was correct: the wind was picking up, not to mention the fearsome rain and lightning flashing about; a gift from Ruof, Orez supposed.

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She quickly took off, Michelangelo flying into the sky to defend the peasants.

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Along the way, she spotted a strange sight: the guardsmen fighting children.

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"C'mon, lads!" the oldest lad called out. "We can overpower 'em!"

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Thinking fast on her feet, Orez launched herself forwards and, quicker than the guards slicing the children, sliced them all clean in half. An unfortunate end, but a necessary one.

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Turning back, she nodded to the awestruck boy. "Are you okay?"

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The boy nodded, and then his eyes lighted up. "You're The Angel...! You're going after your sisters, right?"

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"Yes, I am; they're mine to fight. Look after your fellow man, Mister...?"

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The boy grinned, pointing to himself. "Call me Douglas!" he then turned around, and cupped his hand around his mouth. "ALRIGHT, YOU HEARD HER! FALL BACK AND HELP THE WOUNDED!"

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The others let out a cry, and they made their way backwards. Douglas gave one last nod, smiling. "Good luck!"

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Nodding back, Orez carried on towards her destination: The Grand Cathedral.

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At the entrance to the Grand Cathedral, thunder roared once more, and the lightning flashed so brightly Orez had to shield her eyes. Upon removing them, did she see them:

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The Renotnis: Goddesses of Song.

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"Sister... it is a pleasure to meet you here again." Eno, the black-haired second-eldest Renotni, gazed down, emerald green eyes displaying only a hint of emotion in them, her five senses decreasing with every minute that passed in this wretched world.

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"Eno, please: we don't need to fight!"

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"...I fear it is far too late for that, Orez." Owt, the crest-fallen orange-haired sister, looked down with a pitying look, her hands behind her back as her strength was sapped every second. "You have made your choice. As have we."

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"...She is correct." shortly replied the ever-short-green-haired Eerht. Oddly, she didn't say much, what with her being the most hyper of the sisters.

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"Oh, you don't want to fight, Orez?!" Ruof, ever the combatant, challenged back, her red eyes alight in rage, small nails hidden within gauntlets. "You should've thought twice before coming here, then!"

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"Have peace, Ruof," Evif, bless her heart, looked down at her oldest sister in sadness, her... ah, chest, always shrinking. "I wished that we didn't need to fight. Violence will only beget more violence, I fear..."

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"Look around you, Eno!" Orez was already sick of her sister's unexpressive gaze. "This is tyranny, don't you realise that?!"

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"...'Tyranny'? You wound me with your harsh words, Orez. Tell me, then: why do you stand before us as an enemy, rather than at our side as an ally, like before?"

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"...That was when we killed the former rulers, when we tried to change the world. I know now that we did that far too fast." the Prime Renotni glanced up, green eyes still alight. "And now, we have new rulers, who are no better-nay, worse-than the last."

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"...Tch." looking down, Eno pointed at her older sister. "It's high time we settled this, Sister."

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Wilson: Not a lot will happen. She will help raising the Skyscales in the Events around fighting Kralkatorik. But she won't participate in the fight itself. During this she will also take care of the wounded, with the help of Fuma.

In the Events around the Civil War she will finally meet her real Father. But it's during the events of Jorgmas and Primodus influence on Tyria (Dragon Response Mission) she gets a little closer to him. He will help her control her magic. Together with Fuma and him, they will help in Tyria, where help is needed.

After Jormag and Primodus is defeated, she will travel the world together with Fuma.

In the Events around Cantha she will travel to Cantha and stay there until the fight in the jade sea occurs. Like before, she will mainly take care of the wounded and keep out most of the fight. But during the brief moment, when the void is about to take over everything, she will rescue a huge bunch of their companions with her magic. After that she is left without magic. She can’t even cast a single flame. Maybe this changes with the start of SOTO. Until then she will continue explore Tyria with Fuma at her side.

Fuma: She will be at Wilsons side and share most of the events like her. The only main thing that happens to her - she will go the path as Druid. Developing her healing magic to help the people around her.

Baal: As a former Flame Legion Member and after killing many of them, he will join Efram efforts to rebuild the Legion.

But first he will help his half-brother Deus in the fight against Kralkatorik. There he catches a first glimpse at his long, lost daughter. But it will be until the invitation to Grothmar-Valley, when he seeks direct contact with her. He will train her and tries to form a connection. Due to his cold demeanor it’s not easy at first, but with the help of Wilson’s bright nature they slowly connect. He will also accompany Wilson and Fuma during some of the Dragon Response Mission.

And Baal will always be at Deus side to fight the danger, that lay before them.

After the Events in Cantha he will return to Eframs side and help him with the new path of the Flame Legion.

Vale and Deus: They follow the Story as it is in the Game. But it’s only Vale, who will later end in Skywatch Archipelago. Only because she is the best in infiltrating the camp and get the information about the strange visitors. Deus could only watch as his wife went lost in the portal. He will of course try to join her.

Desmond: Sometimes he's at this place, sometimes he's at that place,... his main task is to take care of Orez during all the events. But it’s not easy with this ball of energy constantly disappearing into the mists…

He is basically just there and keeps an eye on Orez.

Orez: In the Events of Kralkatorik he is only 6 - so his main task is to make Desmonds natural hair color of white, even more whiter. He might get a glimpse of the Astral Ward, way before the Events of SOTO starts. He will meet a traveler in the Mist that belongs to the Ward. But due to his young age he won’t remember much and mainly stay at Desmond side. Even with the age of 10, when the Events around SOTO start, he will keep out of these things.

--- Now we get into the mild to heavy spoiler territory, but I'm not sure if I'm able to tell it all.

Phrike: He will play a huge role during the civil war. Additional to Bangar and the Elder Dragons, he will be another hug problem to take care of. A very nasty problem that last till the defeat of the elder dragons. He will nearly kill Deus and Vale. Also some of the other like Fuma, Wilson and Baal will have a close call. But in the end he will nearly kill himself in the attempt to blow up the whole black citadel,... In his mind: If he can’t have it - no one should. But he is not able to carry this bomb to the citadel, so he detonates the bomb in his hideout. Killing most of his own allies,... and nearly himself, too. He would have survived somehow - but his mind suddenly clear for the first time in years, he decides the world would be better without him. He wouldn't stop. He can’t stop. So he ask his closest friend to end his life. With one last gift in hand.

Bahalt: She will be at Phrikes side until his death. She will be the one, to grant Phrike his last wish in killing him. After that she will search for the thing Phrike has promised her - the gift. And what could it be? His son. She should take care of his son. Phrike always knew she wanted to be a mother, but was never not able to bear children on her own.

She will take care of this young boy. Sometimes call Phrike out of the mist to share these moments. She will later join Vale and Deus in their efforts to protect Tyria.

Valefor / Kying / Israfil: He will serve Israfil till the start of events of Cantha. It will be a balancing act between his new life with Kying and the old shadows that won’t leave him. The grip of Israfil will tighten over the years. Nearly tearing Valefors new found love apart. At the same time Valefor will find new allies - new people to trust, who later play a huge role in finally freeing him from Israfils grasps.

And Kying will be the one, striking Israfil down. At least he will disappear - unknown if Israfil is really dead or not. At least Valefor is finally free, he can feel it,... but I have the feeling it’s not the last time we hear from this fucker. Let’s see what SOTO has in store.

With Israfil gone, Valefor and Kying will join Deus and Vale, helping them protecting Tyria in the last fight against the Void. After that he stays a valuable asset to the Dragon Watch, but only if he is called. He will go back to old roots and travel Tyria together with Kying. Until he finds a nice place to live and settle in. There he will marry his emotional Idiot, who tamed him back to his softer side. At least around his friends. With stranger he still act like he will tear them apart - just for fun. And I think he will join Vale in the Events SOTO. I have the feeling he would enjoy punching some demons.

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And with the fancy new communicatory they all stay in contact. Vale, Deus, Fuma, Wilson, Desmond, Orez, Bahalt, Valefor and Kying will form a huge weird family. And I'm here for it. Maybe I give them a Warband name and each of them their fitting Warband title.

Even Baal is part of it, but he will stay more of a rare sight.