#ankou

[nyankocatnyan]

"姫君..."

#my art #virche evermore #shuuen no virche #ankou

[allmythologies]

breton mythology: ankou

ankou is the servant of death. he appears as a man or skeleton wearing a black robe and a large hat that conceals his face, or, on occasion, simply as a shadow. he wields a scythe and is said to sit atop a cart for collecting the dead, or to drive a large, black coach pulled by four black horses and accompanied by two ghostly figures on foot. in some versions, ankou is depicted as the first dead person of the year, charged with collecting others' souls before he can go to the afterlife.

#breton mythology #ankou #bretonmythologyedit #mythedit #*mine*

[dragondusst]

The Le Salut experience

#virche evermore #shuuen no virche #virche spoilers #ankou #adolphe #ceres #I had these ideas in my head like a bad itch #Breathes a sigh of relief I can finally go back to drawing Lucas #dahut #im never gonna recover from the reveal of Ankou having a glock

[miumiins]

he gets to be put on the list of characters that caused me permanent emotional damage

#ankou #rkgk #miu draws #i finished virche this past weekend and wow what the fuck!!!!!! #ankou ended up my top fav and i was not suprised by this outcome #also i found out that ponytail ankou exists in the fd so i got the fd bc i've been in a crisis all day over it

[captainmera]

Hi! Been following in blood we rise for a while, and I'm just sending some appreciation and love your way; your art, your storytelling, attention to detail, world building, they're all so good

*crying* thank you so much for reading In Blood We Rise! ‧º·(˚ ˃̣̣̥⌓˂̣̣̥ )‧º·˚

And thank you, I'm happy you like my little world I've created ( ; - ; )

#ibwr #ibwr ask #art reply #ankou #oliver #ibwr oliver #ibwr ankou

[wildflower-otome]

[Translation] Shuuen no Virche - Ankou Short Story

Writer: Satomi Nakayama Source: Shuuen no Virche Error Salvation Visual Fan Book

Note: Major spoilers for the ending of Adolphe/Ankou's route below.

Lycoris ~I only think of you~

—The Drifter, the person who I made a soul contract with.

‘—Did you know? Flowers have certain meanings and words that they symbolise.’

He was a knowledgeable man of many talents.

‘For example, red roses signify “love”, and also the words “I love you.”’

‘Is that so? At the very least, when I was in the outside world I never heard of such a thing…..I think.’

‘It’s knowledge one is unable to gain without asking first, so that’s understandable. But once you do know about it, the way you think of what you took to be everyday sights will change. If it has a meaning, I’ll teach you it.’

—Ever since then, because this conversation strangely left an impression on me, each time I came across a different type of flower, I would always ask him what it meant.

‘What about the flowers blooming in the garden at your home?’

‘The ones shaped like star fragments are lilies. They bear the meaning of innocent, pure love. The flowers that look like fairies are called laurel. They are flowers that mean to vow eternity, and the words, “I won’t change until I die.”

‘And these flowers that washed up from the sea?’

‘The ones that seem to have white wings are nodding anemones. They have the somewhat disquieting meaning of love unable to be conveyed, love betrayed. The other ones are elder flowers. They’re extreme flowers, that contain meanings of zeal, joy and pity.

‘Hoh….. There really are so many of them. I wonder for what purpose they exist…..’

‘Hmph. They exist so that flowers will become meaningful for people—most likely. And so that one can pick flowers that have a suitable meaning for the person you are giving them too…..or so it is thought.’

‘?’

As I remained unable to imagine it, the Drifter pointed his index finger at me.

‘Meanings are not necessarily everything but—A person of the opposite sex would likely be much happier receiving red roses, flowers that are suitable for a proper love confession, than ones that mean ‘dishonesty’, don’t you think?’

‘Well…..certainly.’

At this easily understood example, I nodded my head in agreement.

‘But to think there are as many meanings as there are flowers….. Have you memorised all of them?’

‘Haha, surely not. No matter how much I love flowers, even I have my limits. It’s only the ones I’ve read about in books or handle as part of my work that I know about.’

Hearing what he said, a “certain question” came to mind. If he knew the meanings of all flowers within his knowledge, then—

‘Do you know the meaning of lycoris flowers?’

‘Yes, of course. They were flowers that commonly bloomed in my hometown, after all. However—’

‘However?’

‘I don’t know the meaning of “black” lycoris. It would appear that this colour is unique to Arpéchéle.’

‘…..Does the meaning differ depending on the colour?’

‘Yes, that is correct. For example, the roses I told you about before, there is a big difference in meaning depending on if they are red or yellow.’

‘…..Sounds like there’s a lot to it.’

I continued to think it over.

‘Then—outside of the black kind, do lycoris flowers have a particular meaning?’

‘Yes, indeed they do. For example, the representative red variety—have the meaning of “passion.”’

‘Passion…..’

Hearing the word, what came to mind was—. The figure of my dear friend, left behind in the past that had gone by.

‘…..It’s a flower that suits Yves perfectly.’

The Drifter did not fail to hear the words I had quietly murmured.

‘My descendant…..you say. Perhaps you might call me not a doting parent, but a doting ancestor, for saying so, but hearing you say that makes me feel proud.’

However, the Drifter, after picking one of the lycoris that was blooming at his feet, handing it to me as he continued—

‘The one other true form they have—white lycoris, are surely a good fit for you.’

With a smile, he told me that he was sure they suited the face that I couldn’t remember.

‘Me…..?’

‘—White lycoris mean “I only think of you” and “Look forward to the day we meet again”, words of faithfulness. They are fitting for you, who continues to wish for her salvation, and to reunite with her again.’

‘…..…..…..!!’

My eyes widened at hearing what the Drifter had said. To think that flowers with such meanings as these existed this world…..

All the same, despite my astonishment, I shook my head at the Drifter’s words.

‘…..…..…..They are unfitting for someone as powerless as I. These lycoris noirge are more than enough for me.

As if imitating the Drifter, I picked a lycoris. And then—.

‘—The one who suits pure white lycoris, the kind that will bloom after salvation, is not me, but her. …..Someday, I want to see her smiling happily in a flower garden of white lycoris noirge.’

I spoke of my dream of a future in which someday the flower petals blooming before me became pure white—.

* * *

———My wish came true.

‘Adolphe, over here…..!’

‘Calm down, you don’t need to sprint, Ankou’s grave isn’t going to run away.’

My dear princess…..and the ex-novice, had come to visit my grave, which had been placed at the center of a field of white lycoris noirge.

Even though it wasn’t even my death anniversary, whenever something happened, she had made a habit of coming here to talk to me.

About things that had made her happy. Things that had made her sad. Insignificant things.

Because she spoke to me about almost everything, almost as if she were able to see me—

(I really am, so happy)

After running up to my grave, she laid down the white lycoris she had been holding.

‘These are white lycoris that Adolphe and I grew together, with Yves’ advice. Today they bloomed at last, so we came to bring you some, Ankou.’

…..Dear me. Even though so much time had already passed since my death.

‘…..I wanted to grow them together with you as well, Ankou.’

(—My princess, your habit of crying hasn’t changed at all)

I stretched out a finger, to stroke her hair…..or tried to, anyway.

(No, you don’t need my comfort anymore)

After all, she—had become a “normal person”, able to stand on her own two feet.

After forcefully wiping at her eyes, just as I thought she might…..

‘Beautiful, aren’t they…..? Flowers that bloomed in the future of salvation, that you protected for us—!’

She spoke with the brightest of smiles.

…..…..…..…..

(Ah, in the end-)

It hadn’t been a mistake.

(These flowers suit you the most, more than anyone else in this world)

If the lycoris I had watched over had become a guide for you to advance into the future, as they turned from black to white—.

(Nothing else could make me happier. I am the luckiest person in the world.)

Until the end of her life as a “normal person”, I pray that these flowers may continue to proudly bloom—.

#shuuen no virche #ankou #otomate #virche evermore #otome game #translation

[marionbulot]

Wig ha wag, Samain approche... comme chaque année, ce sera le moment de se raconter des histoires de fantômes auprès du feu. Et en Bretagne, aux légendes de l'Ankou, le passeur d'âmes, de sortir du Yeun Elez pour venir s'y faufiler... L'occasion de vous présenter l'illustration de couverture que j’ai eu le plaisir de réaliser pour le dernier livre d’Erik L’Homme « le Grand Voyage » aux éditions Gallimard Jeunesse :)

Résumé : "Une légende bretonne raconte qu'à la période d'Halloween le monde des vivants rencontre celui des morts, gardé par le terrible Ankou. Victor, 12 ans, est prêt à tout risquer pour retrouver sa mère disparue. Il entraîne ses amis Fanch et Léonie dans un grand voyage dont personne n'est encore jamais revenu..."

#gallimard jeunesse #erik l'homme #Ankou #bretagne

[dazedogdraws]

So I played Virche Evermore

I loved Ankou at the start, but my feelings for this drawing as well as the game just sort of... fizzled out, to say it lightly. So I said that this is enough.

Unless I get into intense creativity mode until the end of the year this might be my last image of 2023. On to a nicer year!

#virche evermore #ankou #dazedogdraws #WIP #have a happy new year y'all

[suitanart]

✨Virche Evermore keychain preorders✨

Finally, keychains are ready to order right now! And there is a 10 % discount until next Thursday in otome keychains to celebrate Jack Jeanne's sequel announcement!

Preorders open until 31st March!

Link: suitan.etsy.com

#art #illustration #artwork #otome game #english otome #otome #終ヴィル #終遠のヴィルシュ #Virche #virche evermore #shuuen no virche #ceres #mathis claude #lucas proust #scien brofiise #yves #adolphe #ankou #salome #dahut #nadia proust #hugo #virche spoilers #jean

[lafiaso]

"Wait for me my princess, this time I will save you"

-Ankou

#shuuen no virche #ankou #virche fanart #virche evermore #virche spoilers #ankou fanart #watchman of death #ceres #i love you ankou #you deserve your own route #i cant wait to see you in autumn

[inbloodwerise]

ANKOU IS BACK~!

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#in blood we rise #ibwr #victorian era #comics #comic #lgbtq comic #lgbtq #webcomic #lgbt comic #ghost #ankou

[nyankocatnyan]

"My dear princess...will you accept it?"

#my art #shuuen no virche #virche evermore #ankou #i bawled so hard for him

[skypiea]

thank you @teacorgi !!

$6 Character -> Pokemon Commisions!

#my art #braixen #ankou #thank you so much for the generous tip as well!!!

[louhilainen]

I just started Le Salut and I'm so glad this meme isn't that actual anymore. The wait was long, but hopefully, it will be worth it and Ankou will become my husbando number one of 2024.

#shuuen no virche #virche evermore #virche evermore memes #otome memes #ankou #shuuen no virche ankou

[elvenpixiex]

Some comfy Ankou and Adolphe, I love love LOVE my bois 🥺💕

#ankou #adolphe #ankou virche evermore #adolphe virche evermore #shuuen no virche #virche evermore #otome #fan art #my art #virche spoilers

[smash-or-pass-otome]

Ankou from Virche Evermore~

Ankou

#ankou #virche evermore #smash or pass