#asol apostolos

[jpriest85-blog]

Some more Fell Star and Beyond the Spider Lilies art for @justpked . It's a picture of Asol and my Harbinger Thuban in her beast Abyssal form drawn in the style of mideval illustrations, next to some text from Beyond the Spider Lilies. The picture is based on imagery of St. George slaying the Dragon, which is why Asol is drawn, fighting the Harbinger on horseback despite the fact they fought each one on one. I figured over the centuries' accounts of what happened when Asol defeated Thuban would be exaggerated into Legend. And what's more heroic than an armored Templar on a white horse slaying the great beast?! Couldn't decide if I want Thuban to scar Asol or not, so I saved both versions.

I love how in the Spider Lilies demo, the Harbinger of Calamity from Fell Star can make a little cameo appearance if little MC does an optional extra reading assignment for their history lesson. Luckily, my MC Seleni is a very curious child who enjoys reading, so she gets a peak of my Harbinger in her history textbook.

[anxietytwist]

Asol:

The Harbinger: But, my "job" is literally safeguarding the future...

[justpked]

If it's not a spoiler on BTSL if we choose golden eyes why does it have different flavour text?

Golden eyes are... Special. A blessing, one might say.

Not anyone can be born with these special eyes. As if there is someone who has these eyes, then they must certainly be direct decendants of beings far greater than the Divines themselves. Even with the use of magic, there is a difference when meeting someone with these golden eyes, and meeting someone who is simply mimicking them.

Individuals with golden eyes are a clear sign of how the Great Deities are still with the mortals, how they have not yet abandoned their children yet. How even after everything, the 'Gods' still remain with their beloved creations, ensuring to steer them to the right path. How 'blessed' the individual's must be, to be favored.

The Maiden, in all her Glory, was the first of the Great Deities to grace the mortals of her presence, her shinning golden eyes, enrapturing anyone near her. She help create civilizations and land, sacrificing her flesh, down from her body and even her innards, to provide a 'home' for her beloved children.

Those with golden eyes are known for having a powerful and strong affinity with the elements of the arcane and life. They are said to be holy people, those who know what is right and wrong, commanders and leaders who will provide for the people and lead them to prosperity. Clear individuals who have been 'Chosen' to lead the realm.

Asol Apostolos, the Great Hero of Freiy, also has these golden eyes, no? He is blessed by the Old Wolf, the Great Beast who is famously known to have been the Maiden's closest companion. He slew the Great Calamity and brought peace to Freiy for many years. He has lived for many years watching over mortals and their growth as he leads them to a 'better' future.

Of course... What one will say to be a blessing is the same that can be said about a curse.

Aris Vermillion Gaudare, also has eyes that shine like gold, but he is nothing like a hero. He is far from that. From his birth, everything for Vanthelia has been rolling down a hill that never seems to end. Blood soaks the soil and the roots of the nation have wilted and withered. He, being a child who never should've been born, caused the fall of his own nation during their time of peace, and killed his own flesh and blood.

Those with golden eyes are called many things. Be they be considered 'The Bringer of Calamity' or 'The Blessed Herald', many are envious of those who have been chosen to be blessed with the golden hue, daring to pluck and steal the eyes of another for themselves. Greed and envy can go a long way, and it blinds everyone who yearns for power and knowledge of the unknown.

So for a child to have these golden eyes, it makes one question; just who are you to have either been blessed or cursed to have those golden eyes?

[theunchainedmelody]

Fanart for Fell Star. Can you tell I ship my Harbinger with Asol? 

Picture 1: Is MC’s Harbinger form in the prologue. I gave her a scythe because... I guess it looks cool? XD

Picture 2: Her human form on the left. And her death at the hands of Asol, dripping with sexual tension

Picture 3: Handsome Asol thinking about Harbinger. Meanwhile human-ish Harbinger swoons over him while petting her homunculus child. 

[anxietytwist]

And understand he did 😔

This is also fantastic foreshadowing on the Harbinger's part:

[anxietytwist]

I really love the Harbinger's POV of Asol coming to the realization that maybe killing them was "wrong" . . .

[anxietytwist]

Wedding vows 👀💕

Asol & Harbinger (to each other): "You're the only motherfucker in this city who can handle me!"

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Also this passage (optionally) being just before Asol steps up is just *mwah*

[jpriest85-blog]

Some more @fell-star-if art this time in the form of The girl you like meme. Featuring my Harbinger Thuban as the titular girl, Shian as her kid, Death as the ex, and Asol as the "guy she tells you not to worry about. "

Tbh I'm still undecided if I'll have Thuban actually romance Asol once the full game is released 🤔.

Still she finds it hilarious that so many people seem to believe she and Asol had a relationship back in the day and would definitely tease Asol about it mercilessly.

Ae-ri: Is it true?

Thuban: is what true?

Ae-ri: The rumors about the Harbinger of Calamity and former Knight-Commander Asol Apostolos, being lovers?

Thuban:

Ooh it's been ages since I've laughed like that...oh seriously? People thought we were lovers?! Oh Divines no! I only met the man in person when we fought and killed me. That's not exactly enough time to develop a love affair. But I can't speak for his preferences, if Asol is the type of man to focus so much on killing me that he develops an emotional attachment, that's on him. Kind of pathetic if that's the case.

(Meanwhile in the Temple of Soladnit)

Asol: why do I have the sudden feeling I'm being mocked and judged?