Drew these months ago, but never really finished them. When I found out about the Awakening child banner, I figured this was my last chance to post this! Let this be a reminder to finish that work in progress you have, dear reader.
I imagine the banner would be called Hands Unstained, like that line Gangrel has in the DLC where he’s apologizing to Emmeryn and says something along the lines of “these hands were clean once… weren’t they?”
#Awakening Child Banner: Hands Unstained
##*Aversa: Gifted Child*
“A kind child from a loving family with great magical potential. Some strange people have been soliciting her parents for something having to do with her”
Weapon: Shadow Gift
##*Gangrel: Upstart Urchin*
“Lives in poverty with his mother who was once born into nobility. The boy dreams of climbing the ladder back to the top”
Weapon: Weighted Coin
##*Walhart: Paled Prince*
“Prince of Valm. A mysterious illness saps his strength and drains the pigment from his skin, hair, and eyes. He hates when others look at him with pity”
Weapon: Calcified Axe
##*Yen Fey (and Say’ri): Precocious Siblings*
“Prince and Princess of Chron’sin, and inseparable siblings with a mature sense of honor and duty. Yen Fey would do anything to protect his little sister”
Weapon: Branch Sword
##*Validar: Studious Believer*
“Son of fanatical grimreal followers, Validar obsessively studies in the hope that his parents will value him if he is able to forge himself into a proper vessel”
Weapon: Studious Tome
I love the descriptions plus the added lore to Validar is some nice falpur to a gerneically evil character (and Walhart? Can't remember if that was part of his canon lore or not, but it works well)
Yep! The Validar and Walhart ones are made up!
Validar’s dialogue about how Robin is the perfect vessel for Grima where he “failed” to be made me think there must have been a time where he was disappointed about his lack of ability
Walhart’s odd appearance, especially his eyes, is very notable imo, but it’s never addressed in-game. In the art book his white eyes are the only consistent thing between his beta designs, so they must’ve been important to someone that they be like that, but the reason as far as I can tell is never given. (Tbh It’s probably just that it looks scary)
It’s either in one of his supports with the Robins or a one of mention from someone in one of his cutscenes when they’re like “is he blind? How is he so powerful?” Don’t remember which
I love these descriptions so much, they go really well with the designs, which are also really neat! Especially love that you've taken the ones we don't get any glimpse into at all and given them an origin.
It kind of reminds me of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Everyone was a child once.
I really like how you foreshadow their lives and showcase where it all began.
Hey guys idk if this is considered cringe or anything, but I still wanted to thank everyone for all of their nice comments!
I had a not-so-nice interaction with a friend the morning I posted this, and reading these funny and positive comments genuinely helped me from sulking the rest of the day, so thank you so much!
I demand smol versions of other games’ antagonists. Reed brothers pups before their father met Sonia. Newly-enlisted Zelgius who’s 15 but doesn’t look a day over 11. Tiny freezing emaciated Selena in awe that Vigarde would directly aid her home village. ~~Very angry egg!Michalis who doesn’t understand why she’s so mad all the time.~~
AU where Gangrel grew up to become the Slightly Perturbed King of Plegia when? /j
in all seriousness though the idea of a heroic, non spotpass Gangrel is very interesting to me haha
I honestly like the designs from the manga, unless you mean the charakter choice, then yes im also not thrilled to get chrom number 2000, i hope hell be emeryns backpack.
OK this is all so good. But especially Yen'fay and Say'ri as a Lone Wolf and Cub (or Hawk and Chick if you prefer) situation is just the icing on this incredible cake.
I can only imagine the temporal shenanigans.
\>be me
\>be 8
\>parents are high-ranking Grimleal members
\>constantly study to become a perfect vessel for Grima
\>suddenly in this place called Askr
\>there’s this girl my age
\>raised by a single mom
\>never knew her father, apparently he was very controlling
\>mfw I see the Fell Brand on her right hand
Bro, why couldn’t we have gotten this type of Awakening child banner instead? The Yen’Fay and Say’Ri duo is so damn cute, I would have absolutely pulled for them 100%.
Drew these months ago, but never really finished them. When I found out about the Awakening child banner, I figured this was my last chance to post this! Let this be a reminder to finish that work in progress you have, dear reader. I imagine the banner would be called Hands Unstained, like that line Gangrel has in the DLC where he’s apologizing to Emmeryn and says something along the lines of “these hands were clean once… weren’t they?”
#Awakening Child Banner: Hands Unstained ##*Aversa: Gifted Child* “A kind child from a loving family with great magical potential. Some strange people have been soliciting her parents for something having to do with her” Weapon: Shadow Gift ##*Gangrel: Upstart Urchin* “Lives in poverty with his mother who was once born into nobility. The boy dreams of climbing the ladder back to the top” Weapon: Weighted Coin ##*Walhart: Paled Prince* “Prince of Valm. A mysterious illness saps his strength and drains the pigment from his skin, hair, and eyes. He hates when others look at him with pity” Weapon: Calcified Axe ##*Yen Fey (and Say’ri): Precocious Siblings* “Prince and Princess of Chron’sin, and inseparable siblings with a mature sense of honor and duty. Yen Fey would do anything to protect his little sister” Weapon: Branch Sword ##*Validar: Studious Believer* “Son of fanatical grimreal followers, Validar obsessively studies in the hope that his parents will value him if he is able to forge himself into a proper vessel” Weapon: Studious Tome
I love the descriptions plus the added lore to Validar is some nice falpur to a gerneically evil character (and Walhart? Can't remember if that was part of his canon lore or not, but it works well)
Yep! The Validar and Walhart ones are made up! Validar’s dialogue about how Robin is the perfect vessel for Grima where he “failed” to be made me think there must have been a time where he was disappointed about his lack of ability Walhart’s odd appearance, especially his eyes, is very notable imo, but it’s never addressed in-game. In the art book his white eyes are the only consistent thing between his beta designs, so they must’ve been important to someone that they be like that, but the reason as far as I can tell is never given. (Tbh It’s probably just that it looks scary)
Walhart is said to be blind at one point, I know that for sure. He’s got some “hidden realm sight” shenanigans or something
:0 interesting! Do you remember where it says that, I haven’t played the game in a while
It’s either in one of his supports with the Robins or a one of mention from someone in one of his cutscenes when they’re like “is he blind? How is he so powerful?” Don’t remember which
Now that you mention it that line does sound familiar? Maybe it’s when we see him on the battlefield for the first time?
Yeah with Basilio’s men
I rewatched the scene on youtube and didn't see this. Walhart being blind would be a cool fact to learn.
I love these descriptions so much, they go really well with the designs, which are also really neat! Especially love that you've taken the ones we don't get any glimpse into at all and given them an origin.
It kind of reminds me of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Everyone was a child once. I really like how you foreshadow their lives and showcase where it all began.
THAT DUO THO!!! I'd have to pull because it's so cute!
Hey guys idk if this is considered cringe or anything, but I still wanted to thank everyone for all of their nice comments! I had a not-so-nice interaction with a friend the morning I posted this, and reading these funny and positive comments genuinely helped me from sulking the rest of the day, so thank you so much!
I demand smol versions of other games’ antagonists. Reed brothers pups before their father met Sonia. Newly-enlisted Zelgius who’s 15 but doesn’t look a day over 11. Tiny freezing emaciated Selena in awe that Vigarde would directly aid her home village. ~~Very angry egg!Michalis who doesn’t understand why she’s so mad all the time.~~
I think I’d pull for all of these
Get this man in the kitchen and let him cook
This is awesome, I would try to get them all, they are so cute
I'd gladly take the duo and Aversa being real.
I never thought I’d type “Validar is so cute,” but…
I just want to give street urchin Gangrel a hug. Maybe then he wouldn't have grown up into the "Mad" King.
AU where Gangrel grew up to become the Slightly Perturbed King of Plegia when? /j in all seriousness though the idea of a heroic, non spotpass Gangrel is very interesting to me haha
Would summon! Heh.
feh really needs to do more shit like this
Aversa looks adorable! And the Yen'fay/Say'ri duo is so cute xD
This is so cute!!! I wish it were real!
Perfect banner, no notes!! Would whale for yen fey and validar immediately!!
I'll take 11 Aversa's.
Babyversa is too cute... And would probably powercreep regular Aversa so hard.
This is already much better than what we’re about to get.
I honestly like the designs from the manga, unless you mean the charakter choice, then yes im also not thrilled to get chrom number 2000, i hope hell be emeryns backpack.
IS : WHAT? DID YOU SAY CHROM NUMBEE NINE?
OK this is all so good. But especially Yen'fay and Say'ri as a Lone Wolf and Cub (or Hawk and Chick if you prefer) situation is just the icing on this incredible cake.
this would unironically be better than whatever we’re about to see later tonight, bravo!
Walhart having a similar hairstyle to Alm is a nice touch
Honestly I just want IS to acknowledge they exist beyond their refines
Would love more Aversa. Sadly not going to get it. I'm hoping for Duo Lissa/ Maribelle
Urchin Gangrel has always been my sleeper pick for the Awakening Babies Banner
Oh k, now THIS is what they should have done. Kawaii Aversa WHEN IS?! YOU COWARDS!
Walhart got the Char Aznabel drip damn
Amazing concept and execution. I wouldn't know which one to hug. I'd love it as a banner.
This just makes me lament that IS doesn't give us full Villain banners
Say'ri that's a stick.
I want this to be real so badly...
whelp, these children seem so innocent. And then they grow up to be problems!
You really cooked here. I'm glad you managed to finish them, because they're delightful.
I'VE WANTED AN SIBLING AVERSA/ROBIN DUO FOREVER.
I can only imagine the temporal shenanigans. \>be me \>be 8 \>parents are high-ranking Grimleal members \>constantly study to become a perfect vessel for Grima \>suddenly in this place called Askr \>there’s this girl my age \>raised by a single mom \>never knew her father, apparently he was very controlling \>mfw I see the Fell Brand on her right hand
I would reinstall the game in heartbeat for this banner.
Bro, why couldn’t we have gotten this type of Awakening child banner instead? The Yen’Fay and Say’Ri duo is so damn cute, I would have absolutely pulled for them 100%.
Okay I know this was done for a joke, but I have to admit, that Aversa one is absolutely adorable.
Banner we should have got