Ember Allies

A Work-in-Progress project centered in an alternate universe where dormant, dying deities scrabble to regain relevance in a crumbling mortal world. The lone Tekk girl, Rhea Riccus, forges dangerous alliances to reclaim a sense of identity and purpose for those alongside her.

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Ember Allies

The Verge [wip]

The Verge [wip]

The Verge [wip]

The Verge [wip]


A seemingly barren wasteland carved from millennia of erosion and the baking sun. This stretch of land creeps in-between the center of Vemori's main continent, providing a buffer between regions and their tribes. Legends of an endless string of tunnels interwoven beneath the baked sands and cliffsides lures thrifty adventurers in search of new wealth, though few have made it out of them alive.

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The Shrine of Nazri [wip]

The Shrine of Nazri [wip]

The Shrine of Nazri [wip]

The Shrine of Nazri [wip]


Deep within the caverns that lay hidden beneath the Verge, the entryway into the goddess Nazri's shrine waits in endless slumber. Without a single visitor for centuries, the goddess of mischief and madness latches onto Rhea's presence and coaxes a sacrificial offering from the Tekk girl. Now imbued with a deity's blessing, new possibilities await.

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Floating Isles

Floating Isles

Floating Isles

Floating Isles


The islands to the far east, homeland of Ilyria, hoisted in the air through unknown, magnetic sources. Its inhabitants are secretive and whimsical, their Fiends often in some avian form. With only vines tethering their beloved isles to the shores, they enjoy their privacy. Rites of passage for their Fiends, should they be flighted, includes a challenging flight course around and below the isles.

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Dual Casting [wip]

Dual Casting [wip]

Dual Casting [wip]

Dual Casting [wip]


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Ancient Memories

Ancient Memories

Ancient Memories

Ancient Memories


The goddess Nazri manifests in her Margay form on the borders of the Verge, reminiscing on ancient shames and visiting an old friend.

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The Fiend

The Fiend

The Fiend

The Fiend


The banner design featuring Rhea Riccus and her dual-fiend form, merging the transformations of a Margay (blessing from Nazri) and a Streaked Crow (blessing from Rho).

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Rhea Riccus

Rhea Riccus

Rhea Riccus

Rhea Riccus


Initial concept work for Rhea Riccus's design.

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Naomi

Naomi

Naomi

Naomi


Initial concept work for Naomi's design.

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Rhea Riccus

Rhea Riccus

Rhea Riccus

Rhea Riccus


A more recent rendition of Rhea Riccus's design, as she ages and grows.

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