war au concept stuff (old)

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Space to go to the next image These are the old concepts I made before I left Scratch but never posted ;-; Basically, there's an alternate reality in which Shu becomes a leader of an army in a war and so I made concept art bc why not? it was fun :> 1.) Hikari, my new oc (he's my li'l bean) 2.) Aris, another oc that i've never posted on Scratch (idk what her relation to Shu is anymore it's been a while ;-; she's like Hikari's caretaker) 3.) Shu, before the war starts (basically just the one that I've been using for everything lol) 4.) Shu after accepting his role as leader (he has grown more stern, and weary from the trying times) 5.) A map of the world in which the war takes place. The Altean Islands are the homeland of Shu, Aris, and Hikari Ok, so, for the story/explanation... (uhhm) So, as previously stated, the Altean Islands are the homeland/center of our forces. We're fighting to protect our land (rich in gold and other precious resources, such as unique spices) from the attacks of the foreign (human) nations. The humans have greater weaponry and numbers, but our forces have relied on home field advantage to resist the onslaught of invasions, as our home is surrounded by forests, perfect for staging an ambush. Shu is a noble, now 19 years old, and the leader of the Altean forces. He inherited the throne upon his parents' death (from an attack by humans), the burden crushing his spirit (as he was still mourning). His parents' death has driven his heart towards hatred of humans, but he still holds hope that one day the war will end. The scar across his face is a haunting memory of his parents' death, and he does not like when it is brought up (he grew his hair out to help hide it). Aris is a paladin, 23 years old, Shu's personal guard and closest ally. She was born with the Spirit of the Warrior, her family's legacy (basically, she's capable of standing after taking immense damage, like undyne ig lol). She often acts as a supporter of Shu, and was eventually appointed as his personal guard. Her fighting style is reckless, focusing more on dealing damage than self preservation. Her dedication to guarding Shu is unwavering, as she knows how he suffers to support his people. Hikari is a rogue, and at only 9 years old, is the youngest member of the Altean soldiers. He spent his early life wandering, eventually finding solace in Aris's care. Weak, but agile, he often makes great use of this in combat, wielding light weapons with great finesse. His dexterity and ability to sneak undetected make him useful for reconnaissance, and his unassuming looks allow him to act as a harmless child looking for his home.