debated on talking about this, but i figured why not, so
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it's been on the shelf for a while, but i have another SPOP universe titled "She-Ra: The New Era" that's set approximately 150 years in the future after the war, with a new She-Ra named Seren, Adora's granddaughter and 2nd descendant.
i will admit, "The New Era" follows the same basic plotline of the original story ( OG show and reboot ), where invaders take over Etheria and bring corruption and domination to the homeland, but i want to handle it and make it my own in execution.
as to who the invaders are, they don't have anything to do with the Horde and are instead of a species i made myself, but are currently unnamed ( i'm looking through demon lore and whatnot for inspiration on name and lore ), so they're simply called 'invaders' for right now.
the plotline . . .
"The New Era" follows Seren through the path of redefining She-Ra's legacy and making a name for herself, fighting evil, discovering secrets of the past, and mending bridges long broken.
inspired by ATLA and LOK, especially in their parallel theming, Arcane, The Dragon Prince, and several other media relating to war, coming of age, past vs. present, etc.
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the main protagonists . . .
Serenity ( Seren ) - Adora's Granddaughter, 2nd Descendant, She-Ra, 18 years old ( beginning ), She // He ( Trans Bigender ).
she is very matter-of-fact, having a tendency to come off as blunt and brusque to strangers, often unintentionally. but when people come to understand her, Seren shows she is compassionate, friendly, and protective for the innocent.
raised in a community that trained and prepared her for any future hardships, Seren is a highly-skilled fighter, seen as a prodigy of her time for how quickly she adapted to and developed her abilities, and is knowledgeable in a variety of weapons and magic. a lot of people tend not to think about it, but she is, in fact, a bookworm.
Voice Claim - Nakia ( Black Panther )
Trivia . . .
Main Color - Blue
Best Friend - Valkya ( dragon )
Favorite Pastime - Art
Favorite Food - Sweet-Spicy Glazed Ribs ( inspired by soul food )
Quirk - Nail Biter ( usually when busy or nervous )
Has a stepdad ( relationship is awkward )
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Amlok - Hordak's Son(?), King of the Light Zone, 19 years old ( beginning ), He // They ( Trans Non-Binary ).
forever haunted by the past, Amlok strives to be better than his predecessor and remain kind, even in the face of those who heavily mistreat and abuse him. because of this, he's considered foolish and pathetic by many, even his people.
he doesn't know how to fight, at all, typically relying on words, taking the hits, or running away when in confrontations, but Amlok is determined and hardly knows when to quit, which helped him with finding his own ways to apply spells ( due to being a Horde clone // experiment, he cannot naturally have magic ).
Voice Claim - Rin Okumura ( Blue Exorcist ) ( Japanese )
Trivia . . .
Main Color - Black
Best Friend - Khaspian ( Prince of Salineas )
Favorite Pastime - Harp Playing
Favorite Food - Homemade Fruit Bread ( inspired by soul food )
Quirk - Levitates 24/7 ( very rarely on feet )
Animals are his family ( Disney Princess type beat )
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Khaspian - Mermista's Grandchild, Prince of Salineas, 18 years old, They // He // She ( Trans Genderqueer )
they're a handful, to put it bluntly. with only one friend ( Amlok ), Khaspian drives most people away due to their patronizing attitude and constant need to be the best. but, despite the rumors, they did not form a connection with Amlok out of pity or other ambiguous reasons.
beneath all of their bravado of superiority is someone who is aimless in life and doesn't know how to be more than their title. Khaspian has no hobbies ( that they know of ) and has their life entirely centered around being future King and trying to gain magical ability, which is a very sore spot for them. needless to say, they're not a people person.
Voice Claim - Amir ( The Two Princes )
Trivia . . .
Main Color - Gold
Best Friend - Amlok ( King of the Light Zone )
Favorite Pastime - Technological Science ( they have no idea )
Favorite Food - Suki ( inspired by Thai cuisine )
Quirk - Hair-Fidgeter ( dead giveaway to nerves )
Has a twin sister ( Cora ) ( they hate each other )
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Lunar - Glimmer's Daughter, Princess of Brightmoon, 18 years old, She // They ( Non-Binary )
adventurous, bright-eyed, and keen, Lunar desires exploring Etheria and beyond over becoming Queen, which puts her at odds with her mother quite often. like Seren, she is a prodigy, particularly in magic, but this leads her to be impulsive, a little insensitive, and seeking independence above all else.
in spite of her confident, daredevil attitude, Lunar is easily spooked and can be seen napping and // or sleeping for hours after her anxieties finally crash down on her. she's rivals with Khaspian, partially because they love to scare her.
Voice Claim - Nobara ( Jujustu Kaisen ) ( Japanese ) ( i do not support JJK )
Trivia . . .
Main Color - Pink
Best Friend - Kowl ( owlcat-looking thing )
Favorite Pastime - Sports
Favorite Food - Ma's Glazed Dango ( inspired by Japanese cuisine )
Quirk - Hummer ( struggles with quiet )
Has a little brother ( Starlight ) ( the siblings ever )
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the main antagonists are still going through conceptual writing progress ( so are the main protagonists, but less so ), and i'm working on the lore for the invader species, so this project will take time.
important to note! i referenced cultural irl foods, but i'm most confident in referencing African American dishes, as that is half of my ethnicity and soul food is very common. another part of the reason why this project may take a lot of time is because i want to figure out how to incorporate inspirations into my work without potentially offending others or generalizing too many details.
this is a high fantasy story at the end of the day, so i don't want to put too much pressure on myself to represent 100% accurately, but i want everything to feel authentic and inspired, not like throwing the diversity sticker on the cover for views.
unlike "To Be Loved", "The New Era" will take a much longer time to be produced and online, if it even gets to that point, but i will try my best to share the process, including concepts ( writing and art ), character designs, lore, etc.
thank you for reading and i hope you enjoy all future content of my kiddos and their journeys!
