#kaim azure

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Some doodle heads I made for a chart and ended up really liking. The chart and one character from it will be posted at a later date to avoid spoilers on main.

In order, left to right: Row 1: Stexis Ifiiae, Tykrin Kaoto, Xaru Kaoto Row 2: Akaru Kaoto, Grey Kaoto, Ral Azure Row 3: Imini Azure, Kaim Azure, Nako Azure

#stexis ifiiae #tykrin kaoto #xaru kaoto #akaru kaoto #grey kaoto #ral azure #imini azure #kaim azure #nako azure #humans #ts'er-aivas #doodles #| Tykrin is the Ts'er-Aiva but he's not a good example of one

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Cultural Annotations on New Gods: Yang Jian -Part 2-

Part 1

Shen Gongbao was an original character from IOTG not rooted in mythology. In it, he defected from the Chan Sect to assist the tyrannical King Zhou of Shang against the forces of justice. There are several adaptations misrepresenting Shen Gongbao as a leopard spirit, or that he rode a leopard however none of these were in the original text. His white tiger in New Gods is accurate.

His character design is a nod to poet Liu Ling, one of the “Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove”, who was an alcoholic. The poem he recites outside the lighthouse was “Ode to the Virtue of Wine” by Liu Ling.

The concentric circle design of the portal resembles Ancient Chinese jade pendants from the Western Han Dynasty. The recent winter olympic medals are also inspired by the same pendants. It rotates like an armillary.

The stamp on the crate of cosmic gas is that of the White Tiger, one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations, guardian of the cardinal direction of west. The same stamp was on the crates at the gas station, and the teller was servicing at "Yin window" (寅字口). Yin is the third of the twelve Earthly Branches, which correlates with the year of the tiger, hence the tiger symbol.

Yingzhou is based on the Yueyaquan sand dunes in Dunhuang, a cradle of Buddhism in China, located in Northwestern Gansu.

The nearby Mogao Caves famously depict murals of the Flying Apsaras, represented by Wanluo’s dance in the Yingzhou Music Hall. The song the “Ballad of the Luo River Goddess”, was written by Cao Zhi, whose poetry was greatly revered during the Southern and Northern Dynasties where the movie takes place, so the timeline checks out.

Pigsy, is that you?

Mo Lishou mentioned that Yang Jian also used underhanded methods to capture them. This is a reference to the incident in IOTG when Yang Jian deliberately let himself be eaten by his mink, killing it from within and transforming himself into the mink to infiltrate the brothers’ hideout in order to steal Mo Lihong’s havoc umbrella.

Surprisingly, Yang Jian’s title on his arrest form is still “True Monarch of the Pure Source”. His full title is the True Monarch of the Pure Source, Great Heavenly Deity of Justice (Qingyuan Miaodao Zhenjun, 清源妙道真君司法大天神), a status bestowed to him by his uncle the Jade Emperor. Ironic that the god of justice gets thrown into jail.

Prison gates were traditionally guarded by Bi’an (狴犴), the seventh son of the dragon king, a dragon-tiger hybrid. The one behind the pillar should be Bi’an.

The cute bronze dragon at the bell tower is Pulao (蒲牢), fourth son of the dragon king. He is a small four-legged dragon-toad hybrid who likes to scream, and is usually represented on the tops of bells, used as handles.

He is nested on top of the Azure Dragon (青龍 Qīnglóng), another one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations, representing the cardinal direction of east.

The giant beast inside the prison is Kaiming (开明兽), a mythical creature with nine heads from the abyss in Kunlun, described in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

The Sword of Cutting Immortals belongs to Yuding.

Shen Gongbao refers to Yuding as sect brother. Strictly speaking, they are indeed sect brothers as they were both Yuanshi Tianzun’s disciples from the same generation, and Yang Jian’s seniors.

Shen Gongbao quotes a line from the poem “善哉行” by Cao Pi.

The first time we see Chenxiang’s primordial spirit manifest, it glowed green and was shrouded in smoke due to the influence of Shen Gongbao, holding a dagger and wearing a bamboo hat.

Later when he’s been around Wanluo for a time, it turned pale gold while he gained tendril-like chains, similar to Wanluo’s threads, with daggers on the ends of them.

By the time he was ready to cleave the mountain after having followed his uncle around and learned Nine Turns Mystical Arts, we see the final evolution in the form of a vibrant gold figure that has lost the bamboo hat and now fully embodies a little general.

Jian drops into Chang’an, the Imperial City in the mortal realm in the midst of a civil war during the Jin dynasty. The Eastern Jin dynasty was in near-constant conflict with the northern states for most of its existence. Chang’an, located in present-day Xi’an, has a lot historic significance as the capital of several major dynasties in Ancient China, and is a treasure trove of cultural relics.

Mount Li is a scenic location about an hour’s drive from the Fortifications of Xi’an. A complex of hot springs are located in the area known as Huaqing Pool, likely serving as the basis for Duyue Pool.

This scene is gorgeous.

Wanluo tells the story of King You of the Zhou Dynasty at the Beacon Tower of Mount Li, who was slain in 771 BC. The tower still stands today as part of the Huaqing Palace complex.

Further west is Mount Hua, the sacred mountain known as the "Western Mountain" of the Five Great Mountains of China. Lotus Peak is located on the western side of the mountain.

The paths leading up the mountain involve steep staircases, vertical ascents, and narrow plank trails bolted onto the cliff face, often labelled as some of the most dangerous hikes in the world.

The Nine Turns Mystical Arts (九转玄功) is the unique ability of Yang Jian. It grants him vast, physical durability of undefined limits and nigh-invulnerability to conventional weapons and various magic spells.

This was such a bittersweet moment when he stopped the wind chimes.

The scene where Chengxiang paused at Shen Gongbao’s monument was heartbreaking.

365 gods were canonized at the Investiture Altar of Mount Qi. Shen Gongbao was the last one on the list.

Yuding borrowed the Deity-Binding Chains from his master Yuanshi Tianzun, which were confiscated from Tu Xingsun. Tu Xingsun once used them to bind Nezha, Huang Tianhua, Jiang Ziya etc.

The Yin Yang Scroll belongs to Taishang Laojun, who along with Yuanshi Tianzun and Lingbao Tianzun make up the Three Pure Ones - three highest gods in the Daoist pantheon. In IOTG, Yuanshi Tianzun’s disciple Chi Jingzi also borrowed it to subdue Yin Hong.

The text on it comes from “Taishang Laojun’s sutra of everlasting tranquility” (太上老君说常清静经).

Part 1｜Part 3｜Part 4

#new gods #new gods: yang jian #yang jian #新神榜 #杨戬 #新神榜：杨戬 #xin shen bang #jttw #investiture of the gods #lotus lantern #Youtube

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Anime/Game Title List - Part 1

Here is a list of all the anime/games I have been through so far. There are sure to be repeats (oops) and there is more to come. 293 and counting.

COMPASS .hack//Roots. Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari Advance Wars: Days of Ruin AI: The Somnium Files AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative Akatsuki no Yona/Yona of the Dawn Akudama Drive Amnesia

An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Anidol Colors Aquarion Evol Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia Arc Rise Fantasia Assassins Pride Asura Cryin Atelier Annie: Alchemist of Sera Island Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana Atelier Ryza: The Queen of Eternal Darkness and the Secret Hideout Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book Ayaka: A Story of Bonds and Wounds Azure Striker Gunvolt Back Arrow Baroque Black Bullet Black Survival Blade Arcus from Shining BlazBlue: Alter Memory Blazing Souls Brave 10 Break Blade Buddy Daddies Bungou Stray Dogs Caligula Chain Chronicle: Haecceitas no Hikari Chaos Academy Chaos Code Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata Closers Code Vein Code:Realize - Sousei no Himegimi D_Cide Traumerei the Animation Dame x Prince Anime Caravan Dead Mount Death Play Deep Insanity: The Lost Child Devil Survivor 2 The Animation Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless Divine Gate Dragon Quest XI Dragoneer's Aria Endride Escha & Logy no Atelier: Tasogare no Sora no Renkinjutsushi Fairy Fencer F Fantasian Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia Final Fantasy III Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Fire Emblem Fates Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Fire Emblem: Three Houses Flowering Heart Gakuen Basara Gakusen Toshi Asterisk Generation of Chaos: Pandora's Reflection God Eater Golden Sun: Dark Dawn Gran Saga Grancrest Senki Grand Knights History Grimms Notes the Animation Hai to Gensou no Grimgar Hametsu no Oukoku Hangyaku-sei Million Arthur Hataraku Saibou Black Heaven Official's Blessing Hortensia Saga Hugtto! Precure Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle I Parry Everything Idolish Seven: Vibrato Infinite Dendrogram Isekai Cheat Magician Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu Itsuka Tenma no Kuro Usagi Jidouhanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu o Samayou Juuza Engi: Engetsu Sangokuden K K: Seven Stories Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! Kaiko Sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-dai) no Slow na Second Life Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi Kamigami no Asobi Karneval Kekkai Sensen Kenja no Deshi o Nanoru Kenja Kenja no Mago Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjou, Arui wa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen Kings Raid: Ishi o Tsugu Mono-tachi Kingdom of Heroes Konyakuhaki Sareta Reijou o Hirotta Ore ga, Ikenai Koto o Oshiekomu Kujira no Kora wa Sajou ni Utau Kumo Desu ga, Nanika? Kuro no Shoukanshi Kuroshitsuji Kuroshitsuji II Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus Kuroshitsuji: Book of Murder Leadale no Daichi nite Liar Liar Log Horizon: Entaku Houkai Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuukimama na Hanayome Seikatsu o Mankitsu Suru Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven Lord of Vermilion: Guren no Ou Luck and Logic Luminous Arc Lv2 kara Cheat datta Moto Yuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life Macross Delta Madan no Ou to Vanadis Magical Battle Festa Magical Warfare Magna Carta 2 Magna Carta: The Phantom of Avalanche Mahou Tsukai Reimeiki Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Majin Bone Majutsushi Orphen Makai Ouji: Devils and Realist Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis Medaka Box Meiji Tokyo Renka Mission: Yozakura Family Monochrome Factor Mushikaburi Hime My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me!

#anime character #anime aesthetic #oc aesthetic #video game character #Part 1