The New Chimera is Here! Finally!
And finally done is my new FA ID, the new updated version of my dragon-sona, Chimera! And below is a quick character profile for him, which I'll probably rewrite later on.
Names: EccentricChimera, Eccentric, Chimera, EC, Saishu
Species: Eastern Dragon / Genetic Chimera
Age: 27 years old
Species: Oriental Wind Dragon / Genetic Chimera (Born with recessive genes and DNA linking him to several other species, including human, through it's not always visually apparent.)
Abilities:
--Limited control over wind (which he normally uses to fly, attack, or lift nearby objects)
--Basic magical powers (simple object generation, low-level energy projectiles, etc. -- he doesn't use magic often, if at all),
--High sensory abilities (thanks to his whiskers, which can sense even the slightest shifting of air pressure or humidity up to within a 30 foot radius of his body, and his long ears, which can pick up sounds from far away).
--Limited shape-shifting abilities granted to him by his close friend and pet, Zakk, Chimera can temporary change his form into various shapes for attack or defense. Of course, because of the level of energy and stamina it takes for a non-tanuki to use tanuki abilities, Chimera uses this ability sparingly.
The top hat he wears originally belonged to a collector, an old eccentric who ran a hotel that sat along the town road, just a few miles from Chimera's childhood home. At a young age, Chimera would visit the old human, to see his collection of strange and interesting things gathered from all over the world. The young dragon's curiosity of the man's collection made them fast friends, which also sparked Chimera's interest in the strange and unusual. This ultimately set him on the path to become a explorer and collector himself, eventually traveling around the world in search of weird things that couldn't be explained.
The first item he gained was his top hat, given to him by the old eccentric as a gift, the first piece in his own collection. Then it was the scarf, a magic-imbued object he took that was one of his family's heirlooms for many years. Of course, Chimera never cared to actually learn how to use its magic; it was only the unusual nature of the item that caught his eye.
During his travels, Chimera often ran into danger, and though sheer luck usually favored him, he didn't escape from every threat unscathed. One such situation ended with him gaining a golden tail-ring, another strange item with a history of attracting strange happenings (and sometimes, bad luck) to its wearer. It also ended with him losing half of one whisker to a treasure hunter with a grudge. Even though Chimera escaped with treasure in hand, he quickly realized that the price he paid just wasn't worth it.
After that, Chimera decided that it was best to retire early, before he came to some untimely demise, or suffered another serious injury, during one of his item hunts. Most of the items he collected are hidden away in storage, but his favorite items, the top hat, scarf, gold ring, and a pair of gentleman gloves (which are made with a strange sort of material that somehow never tear), are still being used as part of his wardrobe to this day.
Names: EccentricChimera, Eccentric, Chimera, EC, Saishu
Species: Eastern Dragon / Genetic Chimera
Age: 27 years old
Species: Oriental Wind Dragon / Genetic Chimera (Born with recessive genes and DNA linking him to several other species, including human, through it's not always visually apparent.)
Abilities:
--Limited control over wind (which he normally uses to fly, attack, or lift nearby objects)
--Basic magical powers (simple object generation, low-level energy projectiles, etc. -- he doesn't use magic often, if at all),
--High sensory abilities (thanks to his whiskers, which can sense even the slightest shifting of air pressure or humidity up to within a 30 foot radius of his body, and his long ears, which can pick up sounds from far away).
--Limited shape-shifting abilities granted to him by his close friend and pet, Zakk, Chimera can temporary change his form into various shapes for attack or defense. Of course, because of the level of energy and stamina it takes for a non-tanuki to use tanuki abilities, Chimera uses this ability sparingly.
The top hat he wears originally belonged to a collector, an old eccentric who ran a hotel that sat along the town road, just a few miles from Chimera's childhood home. At a young age, Chimera would visit the old human, to see his collection of strange and interesting things gathered from all over the world. The young dragon's curiosity of the man's collection made them fast friends, which also sparked Chimera's interest in the strange and unusual. This ultimately set him on the path to become a explorer and collector himself, eventually traveling around the world in search of weird things that couldn't be explained.
The first item he gained was his top hat, given to him by the old eccentric as a gift, the first piece in his own collection. Then it was the scarf, a magic-imbued object he took that was one of his family's heirlooms for many years. Of course, Chimera never cared to actually learn how to use its magic; it was only the unusual nature of the item that caught his eye.
During his travels, Chimera often ran into danger, and though sheer luck usually favored him, he didn't escape from every threat unscathed. One such situation ended with him gaining a golden tail-ring, another strange item with a history of attracting strange happenings (and sometimes, bad luck) to its wearer. It also ended with him losing half of one whisker to a treasure hunter with a grudge. Even though Chimera escaped with treasure in hand, he quickly realized that the price he paid just wasn't worth it.
After that, Chimera decided that it was best to retire early, before he came to some untimely demise, or suffered another serious injury, during one of his item hunts. Most of the items he collected are hidden away in storage, but his favorite items, the top hat, scarf, gold ring, and a pair of gentleman gloves (which are made with a strange sort of material that somehow never tear), are still being used as part of his wardrobe to this day.
Oh, it's wonderful to actually get some background on your Character Master. :3 Looks really good coloured and shaded as well.
Thanks, Zakk! I'm really glad you like it; I've been wanting to finish this one for a good while now! And there's a bit more story to add there, as I kinda rushed it a bit, but I think I can reveal more in future art and stories. :)
Thanks! And I like his new shape-shifting abilities as well; they make him a bit more interesting as a character.
Shape-shifting abilities are the best! (though I admit I prefer to have someone else turn me into something, rather than do it myself!).
Yeah, but it's only a small piece of the bigger story that I have planned! I might have to write a story about it, or maybe make a comic!
Hmm, sitting on an invizable chair O____O amazing.
Hehe, nice bud X3
Hehe, nice bud X3
Thanks! And he's actually making a pose as he's preparing to fly or land...though I can see how it looks like he's sitting in an invisible chair. And that would actually be pretty awesome, I have to admit! XD
A wonderful bit of back story; sparks my curiosity.
These colors are also very dynamic. I hope to eventually take another request from you just so I could add some of the details from this one ;3
These colors are also very dynamic. I hope to eventually take another request from you just so I could add some of the details from this one ;3
Thanks, I'm glad you like the updated design and back story. And I'd be more than happy to see my character in your style again. We could probably even make it an art trade, so I could draw your character as well. :)
Oh, sounds like a great idea! Though trades make me nervous at times... It's because when I see a really good artist like yourself I get nervous because I will think your end of the trade will exceed what I give you x3 I suppose that's why requests are somehow a little more comfy for me. I should get over this I know but I can't help it; I want to make sure the tables are balanced or in someone else's favor when I trade XD
Yeah, I understand how you feel about that. I've also taken on art trades with artists I thought were better than me in the past, and yeah, it made me feel self-conscious of my own drawing style. But that also inspired me to practice all the more, and taught me how to target the weaknesses in my own art to make improvements on. Besides, I already like your art style, so I'd imagine that it could only get better as you improve. :)
Heheh, thank you. I indeed hope to improve. Sometime when we're both free, a trade would be good both for those reasons, and because we enjoy it :3
Sounds good to me. If you're free when I'm done with the raffle prizes, then we can start making plans for an art trade. :D
Thanks, Servo! I'm glad you like the art and the back story!
Thanks! And don't worry about that, he's definitely going to be making a lot more appearances in future art!
-_- I can't believe I missed this.
This is amazing. I LOVE the gloves and top hat. He needs a monocle, and the scarf fits too.
This is amazing. I LOVE the gloves and top hat. He needs a monocle, and the scarf fits too.
Oooh, I never knew you could shapeshift! What do you turn into, usually?
Well, I actually don't use my powers of shapeshifting very often, since they can be pretty exhausting to me. ^_^;
Well, that's fine. I can turn you into things quite easily! *whips out a comically oversized mallet*
Nope, just a fancy dragon, though I do know a bit of magic here and there. XD
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