15 years later and we haven't once looked back... ✨
Happy 15th Birthday Wizard101! It has been QUITE the path for many of us, myself in particular, these past 15 years, so I wanted to do something meaningful. Here's two illustrations that depict the progression of time for our player character withing the span of the last decade and a half. Was pretty happy with how they turned out!
More info on the symbolism if any are interested:
For the 'younger' piece, we of course have the Wizard dressed in the original beginner gear. I went with colors that were neutral to any of the schools. The envelope laying on the ground is a call back to the advertisement letter/envelope/flyer that was sent out before the game's launch, which was printed in the manner of an 'acceptance letter' to Ravenwood. The wizard also holds on to a small Cherry Tree sapling, which is just beginning to bud. The Wizard looks eagerly ahead to begin their journey.
In the 'older' piece, we see that the sapling has grown into a full sized cherry tree. The tree itself is a reference to the Classic ver. of Wizard City, in which a cherry tree sapling can be found next to the Library in the Commons. In the updated version of Wizard City, this cherry tree then becomes fully grown.
Furthermore, there are small references to each of the major Arc's that the Wizard has endured. The First Arc is represented by the Skull, referencing Malistaire & his Undead Army. The Second Arc is represented by the Spider/Spider Web, which looms over the Wizard's shoulder. An obvious reference to Morganthe & the Shadow Web. The Third Arc is represented by the Raven perched in a tree. Again, an obvious reference to Mellori, Grandmother Raven, and the whole feud between her, Spider and his children. The Fourth Arc is represented by the ruined tablet/marker- based off a very old housing item that had 'kthulu' imagery on it, though I updated it a bit to align more with Dasien's iconography found throughout Lemuria & Arc 4.
Like in the 'younger' version, the Wizard touches the three, but in a way where they're almost leaning on it for support, indicating that the player is tired, more worn and not as enthusiastic about the road ahead, as they once used to be. Of course, they are adorned in the Divine Paradox robes- I took some creative liberties, mainly omitting the "ring" on the back for a solid cape. I liked the idea of the cape symbolizing the weight the wizard now carries on their shoulders.
You may also notice that the tree root sticks out into the path in BOTH illustrations- as if to say that this could theoretically be the 'same' island the wizard was at when 'younger'. You could also read into the root of the tree completely obstructing the path in the 'older' piece in a certain way too- as though our roots & beginnings are now causing obstructions and issues in our current/future self.
Anywho! That's a lotta mumbo Jumbo but I really put a lot of thought into the pieces and wanted to ~explain~ it all hehe. Maybe you found some different meaning in these, that's awesome too!
Again, hope you all enjoy, and I also can't thank this community enough. You all mean so much to me, and now that I work on the game, I have extra appreciation for you all for keeping this game & community alive & thriving. You matter so much more than you may think <3
Here's to many more years of Wizard101!!!!! <3
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do you think nick jonas will ever escape wizard101? do you think he will still be there after he dies? will wizard101 outlive nick jonas?
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i just got a crazy idea...... and this is primarily inspired by the ffx*v community but... how would we feel about a w101 art party?
picking a date and time, an in-game location and realm and everyone just hangs out together and draws each other?? maybe even a theme??? JDHFSDJFHSDFDSJHK I JUST KNOW THT IVE HAD FUNS AT ART PARTIES MYSELF SO I FIGURED MAYBE, WIZBLR WOULD BE INTRIGUED.... discuss amongst urselves below...
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I think we should get Wizard101 trending so people stop talking about Harry Potter
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made a comic about my wizard101 character :) he is transgender and used Wizard School to run away from his family because I am transgender and used college to run away from MY family. thats their reason for always Being On Them Damn Quests for merle.
also because I made them a girl years ago when i was still picking player character genders based on "i guess I should play a girl cuz i am one even if i don't really wanna play as a girl :/" and wizard101 doesn't let you change genders (yet) so rn he's a non passing closeted trans wizard.
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Sylvia to Malistaire after you kill him: It's okay, you can rest now. I love you.
Cyrus after you kill Malistaire: It hurts that he's gone but his mind was lost to his grief long ago.
Ambrose: THANK YOU FOR MURDERING THIS "HORRIBLE MAN" THAT JUST NEEDED BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING
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