#zenais

finally posting these: all my (current) characters, lovingly and painstakingly drawn as chibis

This name also has some very cool feminine alternatives, Zenais (DZE-ness) and Zenaida (dzen-EYE-dah)

Today we also celebrate the Holy Unmercenary Healers Zenaïs and Philonella. Saints Zenaïs and Philonella were sisters and blood relatives of the Apostle Paul. In their native city of Tarsus, they studied all available learning, especially in the field of medicine. They soon began to heal people with their prayers without any form of payment. Because of this, the citizens of the surrounding areas began to flock to the holy women. Not only were they healing the people's bodies, but also their souls by preaching and converting them to Christ. One night, a group of impious men were sent out of jealousy to stone the holy women to death. Thus, the Venerable Zenaïs and Philonella gave up their souls to the Lord. May they intercede for us all + #saint #saints #zenais #philonella #apostle #apostlepaul #paul #saintpaul #unmercenary #unmercenaries #healer #heal #preach #preacher #gospel #medicine #knowledge #tarsus #relatives #sisters #orthodox #sophia

Shadow Empire sketches/studies

trying to get better about posting art instead of sticking it on discord forever! have a kitty

she gets her coffee smuggled in from elona because central tyrian coffee simply Does Not compare

as a cub, zenais wondered about the world outside of the sandswept isles. the inquest to the south terrified her, yes, but she was also curious about them - possibly more than was good for her health, considering her lack of skill with a weapon. her scouting helped the olmakhan learn how to avoid them, at least. eventually, her thirst for knowledge became unbearable; she left the isles with a promise to send stories of the larger world back to her people. she's quite far from home by now, but she has more to see!