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Hiii, how you doiing??

Could we have more info on the Cusps or the other astral ranks?

Gladiator au by myself, @deirunn and @alasylunatic!!

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Hoo-wee! 300+ notes on the Taurus minifig? Alright! Guess you like that! Castor and Pollux are gonna be hard little suckers to make because of their very different body types, so I decided to show you a fanmade astral instead! I have a little design for Sagittarius mainly used for doodles, but it transferred pretty well to Heroforge, surprisingly!

Yes, he is a cowboy. For a couple of reasons.

Because he's a pretty laid back character and meant to be sort of joke-y. The goofy before the trauma, if you will.

Because I desperately need more variety in my campaign and a chaotic cowboy seemed about right.

I like cowboys. Yeehaw.

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Here's a stupid ass sams astral au idea that I haven't stopped giggling at for more than thirty minutes. A being on either a higher or equal level as the astrals decides that they have been too privileged and forgot what it was like to go through the struggle, so they damn them to the worst punishment of all. College life. Like, they literally get roommates, live off of instant ramen, and show up to class even though they're not studying anything. Meanwhile, all the people are looking at these literal space gods and are like, "Huh. They must be European." Instead of the astrals coming crawling back, and apologizing to whatever entity punished them, they Instead screw over their roommates lives by making the most simple mistakes.(some accidentally, some on purpose) IT SOUNDS LIKE AN IDEA FOR A FUCKING SITCOM AND I'M DYING ABOUT IT. SOMEONE PLEASE EXECUTE ME.

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Oh my goodness, guys, look!!!!

Gladiator Taurus finally got his sandwich!

Oh wait

Never mind, that was just a dream

Gladiator au by me, @deirunn and @alasylunatic

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The Dioscuri Taxi (Fan-made Astral world building)

So, you're in space, great. Not going to question how you got here as long as you don't question why I'm here. Time to get down on some cosmic sightseeing and being a human tourist! The only problem? The astrals and most aliens can fly/teleport to where they want to go, and you're made of flesh and bone who can only jump so high until your pants fall down. Not to fear! Notice how I said most aliens? 

The Dioscuri Taxi is a behemoth of a ship that physically makes no sense and functions more as a bus route than a taxi. There are much smaller airships that go through most of the Ecliptic Ring, but the Dioscuri Taxi is probably the most used. It gets through the galaxy with a giant pair of silk wings that slowly flap up and down, and various sails hoisted high. Sorry to burst your bubble, but these are a hundred percent for show. How the airship actually functions is beyond me, but I've learned not to question anything about the Dioscuri Taxi or anything associated with Gemini, for that matter. (more on their association later)

What looks like a rickety sailors ship suddenly turns into a five-star cruise when below deck. I'm not even kidding. The inside quadruples in size. Featuring alien cuisine, live astral entertainment (usually music but occasionally plays and retellings of astral history), a place to rest in a mediocre feeling bed, and of course, plenty of competitive games. It wouldn't be a gift of Gemini without some sort of sport. 

The Dioscuri Taxi isn't free to access, of course. The general fee just for boarding is two Zoens (the most recognized form of currency in the Ecliptic Ring), representing one for each twin. To participate in games, get into the theatre, or even kick your feet back, you may need to pay more than what you were expecting to. An upside is that pets are free to board! If you're low on Zoens and really desperate, you could always convince an alien that you are their pet human for the day! (it sounds silly, but this has seriously helped me out in certain situations)

The Dioscuri Taxi is a “gift of Gemini.” I'm not too educated on my court astral facts, but these are the things I've learned from other creatures. When an astral gets elected to be one of the twelve esteemed court astrals, they vow to give the Ecliptic Ring a gift of sorts. For Gemini, they gave the gift of safe travel (this was much more special back in war times as the ship was extremely defended), allowing anyone aboard despite one's species/race… except dark astrals. That one’s kind of given, though. Apparently, Gemini is the newest addition to the court, which is hard to believe, as they've been in the court for billions of years at this point. Although, that might explain why certain parts of the cosmos look down on them for being “childish.” I've never met Gemini, nor any court astrals for that matter, but Gemini seems the most “human” out of all of them. I wonder who was in court before them. I wonder what happened to them, too.

Below, you can find a sketch of the Dioscuri Taxi. To anyone who needs to draw boats for a living, I am so sorry.

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The Dioscuri Taxi (Fan-made Astral world building)

So, you're in space, great. Not going to question how you got here as long as you don't question why I'm here. Time to get down on some cosmic sightseeing and being a human tourist! The only problem? The astrals and most aliens can fly/teleport to where they want to go, and you're made of flesh and bone who can only jump so high until your pants fall down. Not to fear! Notice how I said most aliens? 

The Dioscuri Taxi is a behemoth of a ship that physically makes no sense and functions more as a bus route than a taxi. There are much smaller airships that go through most of the Ecliptic Ring, but the Dioscuri Taxi is probably the most used. It gets through the galaxy with a giant pair of silk wings that slowly flap up and down, and various sails hoisted high. Sorry to burst your bubble, but these are a hundred percent for show. How the airship actually functions is beyond me, but I've learned not to question anything about the Dioscuri Taxi or anything associated with Gemini, for that matter. (more on their association later)

What looks like a rickety sailors ship suddenly turns into a five-star cruise when below deck. I'm not even kidding. The inside quadruples in size. Featuring alien cuisine, live astral entertainment (usually music but occasionally plays and retellings of astral history), a place to rest in a mediocre feeling bed, and of course, plenty of competitive games. It wouldn't be a gift of Gemini without some sort of sport. 

The Dioscuri Taxi isn't free to access, of course. The general fee just for boarding is two Zoens (the most recognized form of currency in the Ecliptic Ring), representing one for each twin. To participate in games, get into the theatre, or even kick your feet back, you may need to pay more than what you were expecting to. An upside is that pets are free to board! If you're low on Zoens and really desperate, you could always convince an alien that you are their pet human for the day! (it sounds silly, but this has seriously helped me out in certain situations)

The Dioscuri Taxi is a “gift of Gemini.” I'm not too educated on my court astral facts, but these are the things I've learned from other creatures. When an astral gets elected to be one of the twelve esteemed court astrals, they vow to give the Ecliptic Ring a gift of sorts. For Gemini, they gave the gift of safe travel (this was much more special back in war times as the ship was extremely defended), allowing anyone aboard despite one's species/race… except dark astrals. That one’s kind of given, though. Apparently, Gemini is the newest addition to the court, which is hard to believe, as they've been in the court for billions of years at this point. Although, that might explain why certain parts of the cosmos look down on them for being “childish.” I've never met Gemini, nor any court astrals for that matter, but Gemini seems the most “human” out of all of them. I wonder who was in court before them. I wonder what happened to them, too.

Below, you can find a sketch of the Dioscuri Taxi. To anyone who needs to draw boats for a living, I am so sorry.

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Caught a local specimen observing the wildlife.

He enjoys his emotional support butterflies.

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Have a little proto design for Taurus's dnd minifig I made quickly in Heroforge!

Might have it printed and painted soon! :3

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Some sketches/doodles of my discontinued Astral Ranch AU.

For some context, Taurus used to serve in a sort of space military, got badly injured, and had to be sent back home. He didn't exactly have a home to go back to.

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Can we at least try to sneak in food for them?

lol nope

Gladiator au by me, @deirunn and @alasylunatic

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(NCP) God damn it! Pollux stole my crayons and scribbled her dumb drawings in my journal!

Okay, maybe it's not dumb, maybe it's really sweet that she cares about her brother.

...maybe I should get her a journal too. The only way she seems to focus is by scribbling pictures.

I made this one a while ago, lmao. It was originally for an AU that's discontinued now. You can have it. (NCP) means Non-cannon post, by the way. Just for the people who aren't in the loop yet. ;)

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Some Greek Astral AU Gemini angst! :D

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Buckle up folks! Writing some lore for the Taurus Domain this week! :D

Here is the first concept/design for Maia of the Pleiades!

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Chaos would ensue if these two were ever to meet.

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Aaa tysmmm!!

The Unity Markets (Fan-made astral lore)

The bustling streets of Central City are no stranger to flash sales and heckling. It can be hard to stay afloat in the sea of market stalls and trades. Luckily, I have learned a few things to help you navigate the markets.

Don't talk to anybody if you don't have to. If you see an alien with a suspicious looking grin (or grins, multiple mouths are common for aliens.) Don't engage. Especially if their prices are rather high for what they're selling.

If you don't know what they're selling, DON'T BUY IT. Several of these market stalls work off of tourists (like stumbling humans) looking for a quick snack. The first time I found this out was when I bought a delectable pastry-type thing and woke up four hours later in The Underbelly alleys having been mugged and missing two toenails (I'm still wondering what the hell happened to those).

Do approach stalls that are populated. A large and diverse crowd of different species is a good sign of not only good prices but good service! I've met plenty of intergalactic creatures that love to chat despite the language barrier. A loving worker will always show you what kinds of alien produce you can digest and what kinds will set your kidneys on fire!

Although rare, if they do pop up, do visit stalls that feature goods from Earth! (As long as it doesn't look too sketchy, of course) All Earth stalls can be fit into two categories. Junk that is under priced because no one knows what it is or junk that is overpriced because no one knows what it is. These "human markets" usually consist of things you'd find at the local landfill. Bicycle chains, old magazines, shards of glass rebranded as "Earth jewels," you can never predict what you'll find next. Every once in a while, you'll strike gold by finding Earth produce, clothes, musical instruments, or even medicine. I once found a half empty bottle of Tylenol being sold as a noise maker because the astral selling it didn't know how to unscrew the top. The look on his face was priceless when I showed him.

The markets are not for everyone of course, with the loud and often chaotic environment it comes with. I remember being petrified of the markets when I first arrived, but now it's one of my favorite places to catch up with alien and astral friends and to exchange stories. Just… stay clear of the weirdos.

A sketch of a Leonid with their Earthling wares booth I did awhile back.

Trying something different today! Let me know if you prefer the posts from first person view or third person view!

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The Unity Markets (Fan-made astral lore)

The bustling streets of Central City are no stranger to flash sales and heckling. It can be hard to stay afloat in the sea of market stalls and trades. Luckily, I have learned a few things to help you navigate the markets.

Don't talk to anybody if you don't have to. If you see an alien with a suspicious looking grin (or grins, multiple mouths are common for aliens.) Don't engage. Especially if their prices are rather high for what they're selling.

If you don't know what they're selling, DON'T BUY IT. Several of these market stalls work off of tourists (like stumbling humans) looking for a quick snack. The first time I found this out was when I bought a delectable pastry-type thing and woke up four hours later in The Underbelly alleys having been mugged and missing two toenails (I'm still wondering what the hell happened to those).

Do approach stalls that are populated. A large and diverse crowd of different species is a good sign of not only good prices but good service! I've met plenty of intergalactic creatures that love to chat despite the language barrier. A loving worker will always show you what kinds of alien produce you can digest and what kinds will set your kidneys on fire!

Although rare, if they do pop up, do visit stalls that feature goods from Earth! (As long as it doesn't look too sketchy, of course) All Earth stalls can be fit into two categories. Junk that is under priced because no one knows what it is or junk that is overpriced because no one knows what it is. These "human markets" usually consist of things you'd find at the local landfill. Bicycle chains, old magazines, shards of glass rebranded as "Earth jewels," you can never predict what you'll find next. Every once in a while, you'll strike gold by finding Earth produce, clothes, musical instruments, or even medicine. I once found a half empty bottle of Tylenol being sold as a noise maker because the astral selling it didn't know how to unscrew the top. The look on his face was priceless when I showed him.

The markets are not for everyone of course, with the loud and often chaotic environment it comes with. I remember being petrified of the markets when I first arrived, but now it's one of my favorite places to catch up with alien and astral friends and to exchange stories. Just… stay clear of the weirdos.

A sketch of a Leonid with their Earthling wares booth I did awhile back.

Trying something different today! Let me know if you prefer the posts from first person view or third person view!

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Welcome to the Ecliptic Ring, where the Astrals reside (Fan-made astral world building)

The map you see above is an hour-long sketch of the Ecliptic Ring. Where most astrals reside. Each astral has their own floating island domain that acts as a sort of "state." These domains have varying geology, foliage, and civilizations, built around their astral leader.

Central city is where The Great Courthouse is located. I don't think I need to explain what it's for. Central city's population is a mish-mash of many different alien and astral species. It is extremely crowded for a city, due to the fact that one does not have to worship or prove loyalty to a court astral to live there. This can sometimes cause chaos or rebellious actions towards the astral rules, with the main example being "The Underbelly." A black market type place located within the abandoned mines under Central City.

Some observant eyes might have noticed how bare the map actually is. I have not explored every nook and cranny yet, not on foot, and neither in my mind. I invite you as we explore the Ecliptic Ring together, figuring out its mysteries and culture.

(If anything is too blurry or unclear to see, please tell me! I could make the font bigger or get better pictures!)