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Animela
@animela.bsky.social
AuDHD Artist, Hobbiest Writer
Will probably post about things from the world of Hiramith
Looks like a Mudblaster.
You pull the leg to shoot out the foam balls I think
October 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Xenith is actually the only character of this group to own a Mount.
This is his Aspedes named Iggy!

Aspedes are an herbivorous reptile often used as a maneuverable but quick mount.
Horses may sometimes mistake them for Wyverns but they use their claws for grasping branches and digging up tubers
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Xenith can be very energetic(he bugs Ross a lot) and often takes himself a little too seriously. He has a lot of fun with his missions if he can, often taking material gathering quests.

He and Animela get along rather well (And maybe a bit of a crush)

(Art toyhou.se/Justsayhi)
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Xenith is the youngest at the Mercenary guild(18) excluding Animela who joined at 16

He comes from the Archer family, which usually go into the Military, not Mercenary work but he firmly believes he's doing something more useful for his country by fulfilling these requests than participating in war
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Keris is our resident Alchemist. While she is good with a knife, after her debts are clear, she takes on more work as the network's substance Analyst.

She doesn't exactly like Animela, but it's mostly because Ani tends to hold Harper's attention more than she'd like.

(Art @soulwesson.bsky.social )
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Keris is related to Ross through their Mother.
While Ross came to the guild first, she eventually followed to help him with their mother's debts.

She can be quite stubborn but quick to jump at opportunity. She doesn't care too much about money but does like shiny rocks.
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
He's actually quite skilled at assassination and information gathering but would still rather leave it behind.

When he firsts learn Animela has magic, he is absolutely terrified but comes to be one of her biggest supporters.

(Art @cledanio.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Ross is my grumpy half-dwarf. He originally comes from across the sea in pursuit of a lot of money due to debts his mother accrued before her death.

When he meets this goal he starts down the path of becoming a proper craftsman.
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Claude is one of the "Big but Friendly" types. He's usually got stories or advice for his younger mercenaries, usually helping to manage Xenith's energy.

Animela is him because he reminds her of her uncle but he did spend a few summers in Nightshadel during his youth

(Art @soulwesson.bsky.social )
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Claude is the oldest of the main Mercenary group.
He's big on fighting monsters and during his time there, wields dual axes.

He grew up with Evereth and Danielle (Some of the Carrie family that aren't Maxwell), and moved to the capital from Tirma shortly after they took over the family business.
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Although she's quite well off financially, Harper hasn't left the guild because of what she learned about its darker side. She worries for her friends, aiming to keep a close eye.

She can be rowdy, but she is the default mom friend, making sure to check in on them.

(Art @soulwesson.bsky.social )
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Harper is someone who's been at the Guild far longer than any of the others. Her parents were originally mercenaries there so she grew up in is

Rouxin is her best friend, meeting roughly a decade prior when he first showed up. They used to go out on missions together a lot before they met Keris.
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Rouxin has been at the guild for some time due to his own goals. He's very justice oriented and tries to make light of hard situations with jokes.

As the impromptu leader among his friends, he's usually very friendly and believes that action speaks louder than words

(Art @soulwesson.bsky.social )
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Rouxin is introduced in the first Chapter when Animela is assigned to him as a Mentor-Student by the Guild Master.

He's trained other mercenaries before so he's not unfamiliar with this situation, however, he and Animela get off on the wrong foot soon after.
They do eventually make up.
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Dealing with food poisoning which reminded me of something else so let's talk about Canids today.

Canids are an Anthro species that often resembles animals from the Caniformia Suborder(Dog-like Carnivores) with the exception of the Gnoll (Hyenas are Feliforms)

Drawn below are most subtypes.
February 10, 2025 at 6:57 AM
In a way they help each other find what the other is missing and continue support in their personal struggles.

Siga is a safe person where Animela is free to be herself and in turn, she is able to suit the needs of both personalities of Siga.

(Art www.deviantart.com/applesuite)
February 8, 2025 at 5:21 AM
It's funny how many little labels they can be given.

A boy and his dog
A witch and her demon
A troubled woman and her guardian angel

(Art @Azurealis/Pokefarm)
February 8, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Tysiga asking about keeping in contact is actually why Animela requests a Kekeri from her home village.

They spend years exchanging letters while Animela is traveling, at least until Galadal loses the ability to fly.
(Art www.instagram.com/nightstert)
February 8, 2025 at 5:21 AM
You know Siga and Animela really are one of my favorite things to talk about.

It's a slow burn because as they say, marry your best friend.
They have a pretty significant impact on one another in many ways.
(Art @ toyhou.se/Elizadesu)
February 8, 2025 at 5:21 AM
While I can't say either side of Siga is a perfect person, I can say that no one is. It's a story of trust and acceptance and as such, the characters have room to grow.

Still my favorite OTP.
February 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Tysiga is a bit more open to interaction than Desiga is, he isn't exactly seeking it out when Animela first meets him.

It's only after she inspires him to leave the tower that he seeks out a village of witches to reside among, but this is something Di must accept first.
February 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM
While they're not a big fan of people, Di does enjoy the company of animals.

They spend a lot of their time cleaning, reading and cultivating their ki. They're usually content being alone.

They can be a bit of a gremlin sometimes.
(Baby Tape Meme, not from novel)
February 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Desiga on the otherhand is more like a cat.
They usually go by they/them(Siga is Intersex) but are used to hearing he/him because of Tysiga.

The quickest way to describe Desiga's personality is "Tsundere who turns Silly Gremlin Chewy Bastard after the wall finally comes down"
February 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM
But one thing I know I did do on purpose was when I'm focused on how he moves in my writing, his body language is often reflective of swan behavior, even panting when he's upset.
I do this for a lot of characters! It's fun to pick an animal and seeing where it goes.
(Art @Zephos/Pokefarm)
February 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Obviously Animela does not actually kill Siga.

While the demonic counterpart isn't too keen on Animela's presence, she does end up becoming very good friends with Tysiga.
February 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM