I have so many art projects that will likely never see the day of light. So...here's something I did the other day. The idea was that Saturates (descendants from energy beings, in this case an anodite) are physiologically different from Flats (normal folk) based off of how [in this case mana] has come to be translated into their biology.
Sparkers are those who are able to manipulate and extend their mana (use magic). Their mana is concentrated the most in their brains and primary cardiovascular organs, as well as in their central nervous systems in general. At times of heightened mana usage, light can be seen through their eyes.
Soma-Types are those who cannot extend mana beyond themselves, although they can become quite adept at funneling it from outside sources. Instead of using magic in the traditional sense, Soma-Types can come to implement it to mildly heightened physiological abilities; emphasizing already existing functions inherent to their bodies. The majority of their mana is within their cardiovascular organs so as to be more easily spread throughout the bloodstream. It is also in their CNS, although to a much less extent than it would be if they were a Sparker.
The images are of Ben (Soma-Type), Gwen (Sparker) and a random scribble (Flat), all of whom are drawn as how an Anodite would perceive them. In addition, Verdona is featured. The second image is of how an Anodite might view the world around them...conceptually? I didn’t think much of it? The only color comes from sources of magic—in this case the mana in the grass—whereas all else is a mess of Greys differing only by distance and hardly by texture.
Alright, back into the abyss I go.
Update: I forgot the tags.
