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<GET AWAY FROM HER!>

CW: this side story may be a bit triggering for some so reader discretion is advised.

Now, I have an ANGSTY story for you all! For context Rain is visiting A’kans clan in the mountains and is attacked by one of his clan memebers (her name is Ka’en and she’s Skatyari’s mother. And for those who don’t know Skatyari is Ke’txos fiancée.) with that being said ON WITH THE STORY!

I sat on the cliffside waiting for A’kan to grab something to drink. We were going to watch the the final eclipse and see the day turn to night. Kind of like watching the sunset back on earth but way better in my opinion. The planets were already reflecting the light with a warm orange glow that starkly contrasted the deepening blue of the sky. I never get tired of watching these.

<What are you doing here?> A harsh female voice came from behind me.

I whipped around and saw Skatyari’s mother, Ka'en, glaring at me. I immediately got away from the cliff's edge. <I- I’m sorry was I not supposed to sit here? I’ll move->

<That is not what I meant.> Her words pierced the air like a knife and I felt my heart pounding in my chest.

<May I ask what you do mean?> I clutched at my poncho. This was… making me anxious.

<You are as dim as you are blind! Why did you really come to the Tun’ngay?> She tilted her head up and looked down on me with a sneer.

I felt my ears droop as the memory of Tsrälae finding me when I was twelve and all the struggles I’ve faced the past few years came back. <I...I’m not comfortable talking- >

<Because I would see through your lies?>

<What?> I stood there dumbfounded.

<Do you know why we call your kind dreamwalkers?> Ka’en grabbed my wrist holding my hand up. I felt my eyes burn.

<I-I don’t understand! Let go of me!>

<I know you taint our bodies with your demon blood to make them blind to the Eye of Eywa! You’re kind are a threat and always have been! You cannot fool me!>

I started to cry silently. It was stupid, but I couldn’t do anything else. I didn’t understand why she was being so cruel. What did I do to offend her?

<And now you use false emotions to gain sympathy? You will not get such weakness from me.> She then gripped my wrist so tightly I could feel the blood being cut off in my fingers. My heart was pounding so hard it hurt and I was trying so hard to get my emotions in control that my throat burned every time I opened my mouth. I had to get my emotions under control before I got hurt more.

She continued to drag me until we made it to the common meeting area in the center of the mountain. Olo’eykytan Ngäfti and Uk’leng looked up to see us and I could see Uk’leng suppress a growl but Leader Ngäfti lifted an arm as he quickly got up and stared at us.

<What is the meaning of this?> He asked sharply.

<The Tun’ngay are blind to what they allowed to live with them! I intend to make them see the danger that this demon in it’s false body represents to all Na’vi!> She threw me onto the ground in view of everyone. I let out a pained grunt when Ka’en grabbed my hair and then pulled up so that I was arching my back. I suppressed a sob and opened my eyes. I could see Uk’eng and Safiraye looking at me, but my head was reeling so much I couldn’t tell what expressions they were making. But I definitely heard Safiryae let out a hiss.

<Ka’en! What did Tompa tell you?> A’kan’s mother and the tsahik of their clan spoke clearly and with such force that everyone backed away as she walked towards us.

<She didn’t have to tell me anything! And no demon has ever had a name like ‘Tompa.’ It can not be her real name! All Dream Walkers lie!> I flinched as I heard her draw her knife from its sheath and held it under the collar of my poncho.

<The fact that she chooses to wear such strange clothing proves that she is hiding something!> and with a jerk of her blade, the poncho ripped and fell to the ground. She let go of my hair and I collapsed, my back was exposed. My back was exposed! I heard gasps and whispers from the Kawk’syal. Trembling, I tried to gather the tattered poncho to cover up again, but Ka’en stepped on my hand. I repressed a scream of pain as I looked pitifully up at her

<Something with scars like these should not be allowed to live.> Ka’en sneered as I weakly watched her raise the blade over her head.

<GET AWAY FROM HER!>

I saw the blurred silhouette of A’kan tackling Ka'en off of me. She rolled away and hissed but her ears flattened against her head when A'kan let out a roar like hiss in her direction. He brought me into an embrace, shielding my back from the crowd. With one arm around my shoulders and his other hand held his sätstal between us and Ka’en. I was in shock... I couldn’t speak. All I could do was repress my sobs. I could feel myself shaking uncontrollably in A’kan's arms and he held me tighter.

<ENOUGH!> I heard Ngäfti’s stern voice echo through the mountain cluster. I looked up, trembling in A’kans arms as he approached.

<Ma A’kan, Escort Tompa and the Tun’ngay’s Tsahik back home. Leader Uk’leng, Ning’seo, stay here. I’d like speak to you privately.>

<YOU CAN NOT BE SERIOUS!> Ka’en tried to object as she got up and I could tell A’kan was glaring daggers at her… I kept my eyes on the ground… I didn’t want her to grab me again…

<Your actions have brought shame to us all Ka’en! We will discuss this when Tompa is safe.> Ngäftì glared at Ka’en before turning around to speak with Uk’leng and the other members of the clan.

I was in a daze as I was helped to my feet and led by A’kan to the Ikrans. I couldn’t remember the whole flight back to the forest. Everything was in a blur like a pointless painting. It was only when we landed and Tsahik Safiryae and Tsrälae ran up to me asking me questions. I couldn’t hear what they were saying, but I do remember staring at them for a minute before I felt the tears well up again.

“I...I want to go to my bunk.” was all I could say. I slowly began to walk to the caves with my head down when Akan grabbed my hand.

“I will go with you.”

I looked up, a bit shocked, I never heard him speak English before. Listlessly I looked over to Tsakik and Tsrälae and they both nodded.

“I will come too. I don’t want you to be alone.” Tsrälae said and led us both to the caves where my bunker was moved. A’kan kept squeezing my hand as we walked and I could tell he was upset. As soon as we were inside, I burst into tears again. I tried to push the sobs back but they broke through. I felt so pathetic and weak. Both A’kan and Tsrälae held me as I broke down and they guided me to the makeshift pillow fort I constructed when I was a kid. We laid down looking up at the trinkets gifted to me by the Tun’ngay and only then I began to calm down a bit.

My heart was so heavy in my chest. I didn’t want to think about what happened but it was so hard not to. Ka’en was so vicious and angry at me for what the humans had done to her home and her family. And she directed her anger towards me… I wish she didn’t but maybe I deserved it.

I rolled over and felt A’kan wrap his arm around my waist and I felt my body tense up a bit, but I wasn’t afraid. He kept me safe...he is safe. I felt my eyes grow heavy as sleep overcame me and everything went black... That’s the last thing I could remember.

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Need help translating/ naming certain foods in Na'vi

Hello! I just need a little help because I'm not very fluent in Na'vi vocabulary yet. I need somewhat accurate translations for varying foods and meals for my oc's clans. Below is the list meals and ingredients I need help translating.

Meals:

Soup or stew (please help with this one)

Tea or hot drinks

juice

glazed (as in glazed yam)

smoked (as in smoked deer meat)

Ingridients:

Peppers: I have an idea for this but I don't know if it makes sense. txep-mauti (Translates to "fire fruit". Fire because it burns your mouth as you eat it and fruit because peppers are scientifically categorized as a fruit. Let me know what you think)

Ginger root

Onions and their variations

Lemons, grapefruit, oranges, any citrus

Yams or sweet potatoes

Purple podded beans

That's all I can think of for now. Any advice and constructive critique is appreciated. Thank you!

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More puppies!

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drew my bf’s oc at school yarrrr also happy trans visibility day make sure you enjoy your trans friends’ presence before they go invisible the next day /j

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Finished drawing for my GF of our FOP characters. One is colorful and social while the other is muted, both on colors and talking lmao.

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Kiss on the nose!

If I had an ikran i'd be doing this every. single. day.

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Young Rain's Reference Sheet!

Here it is! Rain's proper reference sheet so I don't have to guess what all her little details look like! Also there's a recap of how she got her injuries and the consequences of those injuries... FUN!

(For those who can't read the text on the sheet!)

Electrical burns on her back

•Caused by a high voltage taser to her back (courtesy of Rains mother before abandoning her.)

•Na'vi bodies and bones are naturally lined with carbon fibers which are strong conductors of electricity, hence why the burns are so exstensive.

•As a result of these burns, Rain would get painful muscle spasms in her neck, shoulders, and back. A major source of pain and insecurity for her during adolescence.

•The physical pain and frequency of those spasms diminishes as time goes on, thanks to Na'vi physiology and to the medicinal healing practices of the Tun'ngay clan. However, the mental scars of abandonment follow her into adulthood. (Will get to this later :3)

Anyways enjoy the art!

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Ship Dynamics with A’kans older brother Ke’txo, and his betrothed, Skatyari.

I love this dynamic SO MUCH! It sums up their relationship and their personalities so perfectly. I couldn't resist! 🥰

Original Dynamic by @ksilberne on twitter!

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sketches ;3

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I’m proud of the art work in this one 🥹

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5LshZzRM3d/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Tun'ngay Clan Leaders + Lore

Here are Olo’eyktan Uk'leng, Tsahìk Safiraye, and thier daughter Tsrälae of the The Tun’ngay Clan. An apothecary people and the ones that take in my Recom OC Rain.

The clan name Tun'ngay holds symbolism to their culture. Tun (meaning red) and ngay (meaning truth). For what is medicine and healing but seeking and accepting the truth?

Olo'eykytan Uk'lang Mìfaytxa Nawpuwe'itan

a compassionate and fair man that leads his people with integrity and with a smidge of wit (as every leader should).

He earned his position as leader due to his innate sense of strategy and diplomacy forming alliances and connections with the neighboring clans, the Kawk'Syal being one of them. This came in handy when the Tun'ngay were attacked by the RDA. He and the other leaders lead their people to victory against them and have maintained peace since.

In terms of his healing knowledge, Uk'leng's focus is in the emotional side of the spectrum. He is basically the clan Therapist :'3. This is key to Rain's healing journey Psychologically.

Tsahík Safiryae Txaytslen Saìtsra'ite

A renowned herbalist and healer within her clan and like her mate Uk’leng, is also kind but firm. Where Uk'leng focuses on the psychological aspect of healing, Safiryae focuses on the physical. She and Uk’leng may seem like opposites but balancing physical and psychological healing is an essential part to their people’s culture.

She takes her healing work very seriously and does not like it when her patients over exert themselves. (Rain will learn this lesson the hard way 😅).

As a parent, she is caring and forthright. Which is the mother figure Rain needs.

Tsrälae Mìfaytxa Safiryae'ite

Here's my girl! Tsrälae is very much like her father in her nature but incorporates her mothers focus on physical medicine. From a young age she's been incredibly entuned with the balance between the physical and the emotional aspects of medicine and with Eywa herself, hence why she'll be the next Tsahík of the Tun'ngay Clan.

Although she willingly volunteered for it, she carries a lot of responsibility being Rain's teacher and guide to their way of life. While Uk'leng and Safiryae are watching the girls closely, that is not a guarantee that certain shenanigans won't ensue! She and Rain are still children so it’s bound to happen. 😂😅 (I promise I'll draw said shenanigans later)

That’s all for now!

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Kaia and her favorite uncle

(Totally not rushing to update this acc)

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A redraw of that one panel in the High Ground Comic.

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Messing with procreate brushes 🖌

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Rain and A’kan shenanigans!!

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Rain's Lore ALL VIDEOS THUS FAR!!

It's here!! all of the backstory videos with my Recom OC Rain!! Go watch and support me there!

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You mean the na'vi you have been beefing with since childhood?? You have to be joking??

Here we have Kuru'wä, his father Il'kari, his older brother Sìkll and Tulìpey's father Ra'van, doing repairs on some weaved structures until an unexpected statement gets dropped that forces the work to stop.

Someone asked why Ra'van would be here, that is because he is not only the assigned storyteller of the tribe but also the best handyman! His craftmanship is adored by many in the tribe and he is funny enough good friends with the chief, although their kids dont get along... well didnt get along, i guess? lol