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It’s Zay!

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Welcome :D Minors DNI ‼️ Anti-Gen AI ❌ Personal OC Artist He/Him 25 YO | AuDHD ♾️ | Furry | Digital Artist | Writer | Geek | SFW | 🏳️‍🌈 / LGBTQIA+, Mental Health Friendly |

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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 14h ago

Theo’s new icon! He’s also buff now 🔥 #furry #anthro #anthroart #digitalart #avesharkness #furryart #ocart #ocartist #oc #originalcharacter #charactericon #mustelid #mustelidoc #stoat #stoatoc #artistsofbluesky #redraw #theavengingchains

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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 2d ago

It’s my birthday! And I’m officially the funniest number, 25 🎉 Alt desc for some yapping 😌 #furry #anthro #anthroart #digitalart #avesharkness #furryart #fursona #stoat #stoatoc #mustelid #digitalartist #furryfandom #artistsofbluesky #birthday #birthdayart

I am going to be seeing Coyote vs. ACME today, so I’m excited!

This is my second birthday on Bluesky
And my fourth birthday being vegan.

I’ve changed quite a bit in the last few years and despite hating growing up in the past, I’ve started to feel comfortable getting older now.

And in adopting a positive mindset towards my birthday again.

With re-engaging with old hobbies like reading, video gaming and all that in addition to the love I have for my characters and art in general, I’m hopeful for the years to come in who I might grow into. Find my own unique identity, improve further on my art, what characters I may make or further develop. What fandoms I might get into, there’s a lot to explore and it’s taken me a long time to really appreciate that.

Watching The Odyssey fueled my love for Mythology and Ancient History, it’s gotten me into wanting to read whatever I can get my paws on.

- You won’t notice it since my fursona has none - but I’m what some would call a certified nerd & geek 🤓👆
- due to having to wear eyeglasses -

It is hard to believe I’m halfway through my 20s already! Still feels like I’m 21 haha

If anyone shares my birthday,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, TOO :D
🎉🎂🎉🥳

I HOPE YOU HAVE A FUN DAY!

And if you don’t share my birthday,

HAVE A FUN DAY ANYWAY! YOU DESERVE IT ^^

It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 3d ago

Blep ^^ #digitalartist #avesharkness #furry #mlpoc #pony #ponyoc #mylittlepony #digitalart #artistsofbluesky #furryart #mlpart #batpony #mlpfandom #mlp #fandomoc #cuteart

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MagicPenPal @magicpenpal.bsky.social · 5d ago

The Cat! #anthroart #furryart #furry #digitalart

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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 5d ago

Kurt 🫶🏻 #furry #anthro #anthroart #digitalart #avesharkness #furryart #ocart #ocartist #oc #originalcharacter #charactericon #bat #batoc #fruitbat #fruitbatoc #artistsofbluesky #redraw

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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 6d ago

Anthro Prince Draco ⚔️ The Jackal-Wolf! [Alt desc for some info on him] #furry #anthro #anthroart #digitalart #avesharkness #furryart #ocart #ocartist #oc #originalcharacter #charactericon #wolf #wolfoc #hybridoc #hybrid #canine #canineoc #artistsofbluesky #digitalartist #princeoc #charactericon

Brief Context

[Anubia / Anubians are the fictional versions of Egypt / Egyptians.
Jackals and Felines are dominately there but other species are Anubians as well]

[Doric / Doric Republic is the fictional version of the Roman Empire / Romans
Hybrids exist in Cat-Wolves, Jackal-Wolf and others. Due to the cultural and species diversity In the Republic]

His mother came from Anubia and had initially believed in the Anubian Gods until she met the then Doric Crown Prince in his travels of overseeing political affairs with the Anubians - Tasked by his father, The Emperor. To groom him into being his successor one day -.

The two couldn’t be further apart in their beliefs and where they come from. But she became willing to convert her faith to the Doric gods, the two had a secret love in the beginning. But it became obvious to others that they were romantically involved.

After his father was killed by his closest advisor, he assumed the throne. Granting his love citizenship to the Doric Republic and marrying her soon after so she can be Empress.

Draco is the result of their love, he’s half Anubian and half Doric.

If his father and mother were not Emperor & Empress, he’d wager he would be discriminated against for who he is. His experience of being a hybrid has made him very defensive over other hybrids who don’t have the luxury of being royalty.

It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 7d ago

AU ❤️Bruce & Kurt 💜 Made this last month! [F2U base by Sozaiya_Yogi!] #digitalart #avesharkness #lgbtart #lgbt #digitalartist #lgbtartist #queerartist #shipart #ocship #occouple #humanau #humanart #artistsofbluesky #ocart

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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · last wk.

Diminuendo loves his books 💜 #digitalartist #avesharkness #furry #mlpoc #pony #ponyoc #mylittlepony #digitalart #artistsofbluesky #furryart #mlpart #batpony #mlpfandom #mlp #fandomoc #cuteart

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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · last wk.

Bruce’s new icon 🎉 Gave him a fresh new look [Alt desc for context] #furry #anthro #anthroart #digitalart #avesharkness #furryart #ocart #ocartist #oc #originalcharacter #charactericon #mustelid #mustelidoc #stoat #stoatoc #artistsofbluesky #redraw

Like Zane, I merged parts of the human version of them into the main!

| Bruce does not create his own Newspaper. Instead, him being fired from the city’s Newspaper inspires him to take matters into his own paws. By using the money he has, to found his own Private Investigation along with his boyfriend Kurt Robyn.

| Being a Private Investigator gives him independence, allowing to fluctuate easier between his work and his personal life. And allow him to do things the corporations would never tolerate; getting the truth out, standing by his moral compass. Backed by Kurt, these two are together more than ever in the work environment. Allowing their relationship to flourish in both work and personal life.

| Of course they know when and when not to be romantically involved while doing PI.

| Bruce has grown out his ear fluff, having lost interest in maintaining it.

| Though not seen in its entirety, Bruce now wears a necklace with an arrow head as a pendant. It represents strength, protection and direction. And is also a subtle touch to his strong connection to archery.

It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 2w ago

Anthro Eutimios This is the best I’ve drawn a helmet yet 🔥 [Alt desc for context!] #furry #anthro #anthroart #digitalart #avesharkness #furryart #ocart #ocartist #oc #originalcharacter #charactericon #dog #dogoc #canine #canineoc #hopliteoc #hoplite #artistsofbluesky

This is a separate world. I love the AU MLP idea I’ve been building, so I’m expanding it into my own fictional world 🙌🏻

(No plans on abandoning the MLP Mythology stuff, ofc! I’m just giving myself the best of both worlds; ponies & anthros mwhaha)

So, the characterizations are exactly the same. But there are differences, such as:

While Myths & Ponies take place in modern time with Ancient Civilizations still continuing on in their lands,

This takes place in a fantastical setting of the past.

Rather than modern times, this is around what would be in our history, the Middle Ages period.

The ancient civilizations never collapsed - just like M&P’s -.

A synopsis:

A world known now by the mortals to be full of magic, gods and demigods. Prior history led to the formation of beliefs by the mortals, and it is through their faith that the once unknown beings, are present and actively involved in the world.

The impossible, is formed into the possible by the beings above who deem it so. Hybrids which are biologically impossible, is forced into compatibility. Birthing the Thalanteans, Sirens, Pegasuses, Unicorns, and many more from other regions watched over by different gods.

What would be infertile hybrids, become fertile. These biological laws are bypassed by only the gods who wish to experiment and expand the world with diverse species.

Magic can be harnessed not be any mortal, but by those chosen. Some use it for good, some for bad while others are deemed outcasts whose morality is every bit mysterious as their identity.

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The magic system is still being worked on. But the faith system, basic cosmology has been established.

-Don’t have enough words to paste it all in either of these though 🥀 -

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Mars Bar @rolypolyenjoyer.bsky.social · 2w ago

Accidentally got back into spider-man #spiderman #fanart

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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 2w ago

Gave Zane a new look, so he also has a new icon! And dare I say, this is his best one yet 🔥 [Alt desc for context on his change] #furry #anthro #anthroart #digitalart #avesharkness #furryart #ocart #ocartist #oc #originalcharacter #charactericon #rabbit #rabbitoc #bunny #bunnyoc

Zane had lost interest in Gothic aesthetics shortly after his move to Maine. It was there that he geared towards a country fashion, denim and jeans. For nearly three years - late 2024-2026 -

Zane had been seen with this fashion. When he and Aero became involved with each-other. When he became an official bar owner.

He has also changed since 2024. Not for the worst of course, rather that he has reassessed his identity through therapy and self-reflection. The relationships he’s made since moving to Maine, and the partner whom he loves dearly.

Believing for a long time that his gothic persona was the worst qualities of himself, it was the reminder of all he has chosen to leave behind.

His self-reflection has proposed his fear of going back to gothic aesthetics implies his willingness to go backwards in his growth and to embrace his worst sides. The way he lived before getting healthy.

As he has noted to himself. He is not the same man he was. He doesn’t feel broken, not in the same way he felt before anyway. He doesn’t see himself ever leaving behind the family he’s made nor the love of his life. These fears in his head are every bit irrational.

With the encouragement from his family - especially the goth Addison Cover - Zane slowly gets back into the fashion. Only, wanting to go for his own take on it. He doesn’t want to represent the man he used to be, he wants to represent the man he is today.

(The only thing that will be different for main Zane is his fashion style. His life remains the same and has no correlation to Human Zane’s!)

It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 2w ago

Fursona art 💜 #furry #anthro #anthroart #digitalart #avesharkness #furryart #fursona #stoat #stoatoc #mustelid #digitalartist #furryfandom #artistsofbluesky

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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Demigod King (Background was an image from Wikipedia) [Alt desc for continued info on them!] #digitalartist #avesharkness #furry #anthro #anthroart #digitalart #furryart #artistsofbluesky #mustelid #stoat #stoatoc #cultofthelamboc #cultofthelamb #cotl #oc #fandomoc #demigodoc #nonbinaryoc

I made this on July 29th, still love how it came out!

The Orange Crown grants them unnatural abilities.

Short Term Invisibility

An Hourglass which can turn back or go forward in time - going no further than a day -

Increased speed, strength and endurance.

And healing wounds.

Being a vessel, Stoatus is also immortal.
They have an intimidating presence, able to strike fear with their eyes.

Stoatus doesn’t condone violence to innocents, and has self-control with who they target.

While technically their kingdom has become a cult, Stoatus upholds their own values into law and how they lead their people.

Themyosan gets their followers, Stoatus gets their people the deserved right of freedom and protection and love.

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Stoatus is loosely inspired by Greek Mythology & Dr. Doom - regarding leading their people - .

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Stoatus is a Greek variant to the name of Spartacus.

In my COTL lore, its name was given to the bastard child of the king by their mother to symbolize their heritage and belonging to the Stoat family of Mustelids. During Ancient Greek, many Mustelids were separated by sub-species. Weasels were the “lowest” ranking class, hence the term “Weaseling” or Weasel Behavior used as negative connotations whereas Stoats fall under the highest class.

Stoatus’s mother had not been a pure stoat, and had not married the king so she was deemed impure and the child therefore illegitimate due to not marrying.

She didn’t love the king regardless, but did love her child. She wanted them to have a name that symbolizes freedom, despite how their lives may be changed by poverty and lower class.

It’s this very name which highlighted the stoat when they became of age - and after having undergone training to become a warrior for the kingdom - to their birth father.

Rasiee🦇@rasiee.bsky.social · 2w ago

WOAH ITS MY BIRTHDAY??? IM OLD NOW WOOO!! #furry #art #furryart #bat

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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 2w ago

I locked in and made them a full comic page! [Alt desc goes into detail] #digitalartist #avesharkness #furry #mlpoc #pony #ponyoc #mylittlepony #digitalart #artistsofbluesky #furryart #mlpart #mlpfandom #mlp #fandomoc #pegasus #princeoc #hopliteoc #ocship #comic #lgbtart #gay #lgbtoc #oclore

This comic page takes place over a year since Athen first started going on these travels outside of his city Horaios. Pushing Eutimios to his last ounce of patience.

Note:

(I love these two, and I just created them at the start of the month 😭
I’m geeking out on them ❤️)

| Eutimios’ feelings on Athen began to grow - conflicting to his annoyance of being his protector -. The acts of kindness, the gifts, the softness in the Prince. These things changed his perception of Athen. He thinks he’s handsome, as royalty his age tends to be. But things he dare not speak aloud to him.

| When his annoyance outgrew his fascination with the Prince, he would no longer tolerate these adventures. Even from him.

| Until that is, Athen - serious than he’s ever seen him - began to confess something. Things he’s suspected but could never be sure.

| When he heard, in the Prince’s voice. So genuine, that he had fallen in love with him. That his reasonings for these travels was to keep him away from battle or from dangerous situations, because he can’t bear to see him go out there. Not knowing if he’d be killed, if he’d ever even know.

| In a sudden click, it all made sense.

| He loved him? The Prince of Horaios loves a soldier such as himself? Well, that isn’t quite accurate. For they were once close friends as colts, there was prior history yet… he never suspected that he liked men. Then again, it was never his business to know his love life.

| The helmet he almost always wore on these adventures, came off. As if he couldn’t face what happens next as a soldier, but that he could only face it as a man, as Athen’s old friend.

| Curly hair loose, long strips hanging down from his head. He looked younger, it’s like the helmet hid his youth and his heart, always able to be stoic. To never waver in emotion, and suddenly all emotions flooded back.
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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Hoplite & The Prince [Alt desc for more info on them] Background are images from AC: Odyssey ! #digitalartist #avesharkness #furry #mlpoc #pony #ponyoc #mylittlepony #digitalart #artistsofbluesky #furryart #mlpart #mlpfandom #mlp #fandomoc #pegasus #princeoc #hopliteoc #ocship

Continued from the previous posts’ alt desc

| What he does know is no pony - no man especially - has ever been as patient, as soft in gaze and voice, as sweet as the freshly grown fruits and flowers as Athen has been to him. And it is by such actions that he felt was confusing and strange, that a Prince could ever devote such affection to a soldier. To display a subtle act of genuine love to a soldier. It is unheard of in his eyes.

| Nor can he be sure that he is simply looking too far into the actions of the Prince. To assume such a thing - if wrong - it would be a great lie. A lie in which no King would tolerate even from his most trusted.

| It is through these experiences - of exploration beyond that of the city. Beyond the battlefields he once fought through. - that he has bore witness to a tranquil side that the city he had known his whole life had, exists out there in the world. To know, to see and to feel that this extends beyond the cities walls, is to let in an openness of mind.

| Nor can he deny that his interactions with Athen had been sour. In fact, he has felt sense of ease when by his side. Whether that’s only because the Prince - as uncharacteristic as he is for one - kind and loving. In his own way of gift giving and appraisal.

| These adventures do invite dangerous encounters, but the Prince is fearless when beside Eutimios. It’s as if he is content knowing /he/ is the pony to be there with him.

Sora 🦝🇭🇲@soratoninart.bsky.social · 2w ago

It's #internationalwolfday today and I'm celebrating it with my all time favourite boi 🐺 Here are some of my favourite redraws I did of Legoshi a while back #ビースターズ #Beastars #furryart #furryartist

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batgalitz @batgalitz.bsky.social · 2w ago

isn’t it so cool to be loved ? #art

In a room, two women (lesbians!) embrace as they wrestle to place each other’s hormones in their partner’s mouth

It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 2w ago

Flying Together [F2U Base by PonkusDraws!] [Alt desc for info on them] #digitalartist #avesharkness #furry #mlpoc #pony #ponyoc #mylittlepony #digitalart #artistsofbluesky #furryart #mlpart #mlpfandom #mlp #fandomoc #pegasus #princeoc #hopliteoc #ocship

| Eutimios’ feelings on The Prince is that he found him childish for a man approaching his 30s. The stuck up, spoiled attitude he’s seen Athen give him in the beginning is nothing short of irritating. Such thoughts are kept strictly to himself.

| It is not his place to pass judgement or criticism to royalty - not unless the King so gives him permission -.

| He had been friends with Athen when they’d both been colts, Athen had been there to watch as he trained to become a Hoplite. Supporting him and giving him motivation when needed it most. He had been there congratulating him as he became a Hoplite.

| Their friendship had since decayed by then, there wasn’t much Athen could do beyond complimentary gestures. To say his goodbyes during times he left the city, as so he reasonably could as Prince.

| Eutimios hadn’t gotten the impression then that Athen was spoiled and bratty until his late 20s when he’d make it a habit to this day of traveling far outside the city.

| At first he wasn’t bothered to watch the Prince. It was new behavior and Athen is someone that was no stranger to him.

| But as it progressed further and Athen continues on his shenanigans of exploration and “adventure”, Eutimios is shorter with him.

| Catching the Hoplite off guard, the Prince gifts him things he finds while exploring. Either one of the beautiful Lotus flowers or fruits he’d pick from trees.

| To Eutimios he saw this as a strange gesture of kindness, he is a citizen-soldier. More so, he is the guardian of the King’s son. The son who has dabbled in finding and giving him lavishing gifts, the soft gaze of the Prince unmoved by the stoicism Eutimios conveys when gifting him things.

| Even when he grows frustrated with Athen, the Prince is not hurt nor is he angry. He is content, which makes him question whether the Prince is really as spoiled as he acts.

[TBC]

It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 3w ago

Athen 💜 #digitalartist #avesharkness #furry #mlpoc #pony #ponyoc #mylittlepony #digitalart #artistsofbluesky #furryart #mlpart #mlpfandom #mlp #fandomoc #pegasus #princeoc

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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Hoplite of the City of Horaios, Eutimios [F2U base by AncientDrawings] [Alt desc for some info on him!] #digitalartist #avesharkness #furry #mlpoc #pony #ponyoc #mylittlepony #digitalart #artistsofbluesky #furryart #mlpart #mlpfandom #mlp #fandomoc #pegasus #hopliteoc

Serving under the King of Horaios.

One of the promising warriors and most trusted, he had earned his cutie mark through his unwavering loyalty to Horaios and its king. Having experienced battles, Eutimio has his scars. Though these do not bother him, it is an honor to protect his home and his king.

The King’s son, Athen Aeneas - who’d been childhood friends with Eutimio for a time. When Eutimio later trained to become a Hoplite, their friendship dissolved into a professional one.

Eutimio is sworn to protect not only the King, but his children.

Athen being the oldest and the Heir to the Throne, is one of his primary responsibilities if Athen finds himself out of Horaios’ land.

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The Prince seems rather pleased to have his company no matter where he is. Perhaps it’s because having Eutimio travel aboard with the Prince gives them time to be friends again.

Athen cares deeply for him. And doesn’t enjoy the reality of him putting his life on the line to protect Horaios.

As frustrated as Eutimio might get to have to accompany him when the Prince travels outside of the land, Athen would rather him annoyed than to watch the Hoplite leave to go into battle. Never knowing if it’s the last time he’d ever see him.

Of course, he doesn’t want him to know this. Eutimio is prideful of his duties and has made it quite clear he’d gladly give his life if it meant protecting Horaios.

Athen though he’s matured since his early years, does portray a bit of a bratty personality because he knows being the Prince, it gives him a reason to stay with and to protect him.

Such an act can’t be carried on forever, the King will grow tired of sending his most trusted warrior to watch over his son. He just hopes Eutimio can realize and put it together on his own, on why Athen wants him to stay where it’s safe.

Because he cares about him, their friendship may not ever be the same. But it won’t stop him from fighting for them to be close again.

Furty Tyan /COMMS OPEN (1/2)@furty-tyan.bsky.social · 3w ago

"Sonic, what's our new adventure?" Warm up doodle #sonicthehedgehog #art #furry #werehog

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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Demigoddess - The Bringer of the Eclipse - Calypsing Sun (F2U base by AncientDrawings] [Alt desc for info on her!] #digitalartist #avesharkness #furry #mlpoc #pony #ponyoc #mylittlepony #digitalart #artistsofbluesky #furryart #mlpart #mlpfandom #mlp #fandomoc #unicorn #demigoddessoc

She is known to help the Roman Ponies during times of crisis.

One recent event had her save Draco’s life - during his young adulthood - after he and his father’s battalion were overwhelmed by enemy forces. Nearly at face with death - scarred on his right face - Draco stood ready to accept his demise. Head straight and unwavering in his fearlessness. He will die with dignity and honor if this is his fate.

Strikingly, a flashing eclipse shined brightly through the enemies - sparing the Romans of the eclipses’ shine -. In an agonizing moment, the enemies screamed as they’d been blinded by a merciless light.

It was the first time that Draco had ever witnessed a pony of divinity. He’s been told that such mythologies told to him when he was younger had been truth.

Yet cynicism did cut into his beliefs. He held a neutral position of Roman Mythology, never truly believing in the gods/goddesses and the like.

This proved to him that his cynicism on divinities had been wrongly placed. He was in awe and in shock at her abilities and her beauty. Even if she were partially a goddess, Calpysing came off as the Goddess of the Eclipse.

It seemed he’d never see her again after that battle.

Yet, Calypsing and Draco have a fate of reunion. Their paths nestling, driving the mortal and the immortal together in unexpected ways.

There is an unspoken tenderness from her to him, even a pony hardened from battle is not immune to the gentleness and grace of divinity.

As events shape and form, these two form a rare bond.

It is said by some that demigods and demigoddesses do not possess a sense of romantic connection towards mortals for the fact that they’ll simply outlive them and become alone again.

Yet love itself is not limited by the nature of mortality or immortality. It is the souls and hearts which dictate love’s perseverance.

She can speak most languages, is able to learn much faster than mortals. Her primary language is Romanian.

🔝Jazzer🔝@dazedjazzer.bsky.social · 3w ago

Friend wanted me to try to explain how I draw head shapes so I tried IM NO PROFESSIONAL I WING IT Was fun to make though #Furry #Art

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It’s Zay!@aves-harkness.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Crowned Prince of the Roman Empire, Draco Dacian! [F2U base by AncientDrawings] [Alt desc for info on him] #digitalartist #avesharkness #furry #mlpoc #pony #ponyoc #mylittlepony #digitalart #artistsofbluesky #furryart #mlpart #mlpfandom #mlp #fandomoc #earthpony #princeoc

They are the heir to the throne once their father passes away. Unfortunately he is not an ideal heir, for his anger issues make him a questionable ruler and could instigate avoidable conflicts and lead his people into war.

For this, it’s been made a priority by The Emperor to subtly lead his son toward a better mentality.

The Emperor’s guards and warriors are to guide the prince into controlling his anger and ease him into a patient and empathetic mentality.

While there’s other children of the Emperor, they are not of age and severely lack the skills necessary to lead an Empire. Though, a bigger picture lies in whether the prince even wants the throne. But an Empire *must* have an Emperor alongside an Empress. Otherwise, it will lead to catastrophe.

Draco’s cutie mark resembles swords as conjoined poisonous serpents. I wanted this to capture his poisonous spirit, a spirit that was molded from his history of combat.

He’s seen battles, he’s been on the battlefield. Which is how he got the scar on the right side of his face.

Draco’s anger is uncontrollable against his enemies, a poisonous strike of dual swords. Fearless when faced against deadly forces.

It’s his fearlessness which has commanded authority and respect with the Emperor’s army. Draco’s flaws lie with his anger and inability to fully comprehend empathy.

And it’s the primary reason the Emperor wishes for his son to be led to a better path. A man which desires war over maintaining the peace and striving for balance, is a man destined to lead his people into destruction.

Main languages are Romanian and Ancient Roman dialect. Is able to speak fluent Greek.

Skye the otter (COMS OPEN)@zachthecat13.bsky.social · 3w ago

Finaly feel like me! #furry #furryart #furryfandom #nonbinary #lgbtfurry #timelapseart