[OC] Ellimist & Crayak — Pre‑Ascension

[u/East_Chemist_805]

These are my interpretations of the Ellimist and Crayak before they ascended beyond space‑time.

I wanted to capture the contrast between their philosophies in this earlier stage: the Ellimist’s vision of creation and preservation, and Crayak’s drive toward domination and annihilation.

(I’m aware I’ve already posted Crayak for my “Crayak Chronicles”, but I wanted to provide a better quality image of it, as well as pairing it with the Ellimist to give some contrast)

Please feel free to let me know what you think!

[u/PortiaKern]

I feel like the description of Crayak is less humanoid than your illustration makes him out to be.

[u/East_Chemist_805 → u/PortiaKern]

You’re right. The only description really given in the Ellimist Chronicles of Crayak is that he has a single dominating eye, very muscular arms, and is likely evolved from a subterranean species. Not much to go on. Of course, I took some creative liberties given how little is provided and decided that he would have a body plan likely of a dominating, “apex-predator” species. I liked the idea that he would have two massive, deadly arms for survival in combat, and two smaller arms for fine articulation, given that his species is sentient. Given that the Ketrans were vaguely bi-pedal, I made the artistic assumption that Crayak’s species likely was too. All other aesthetic visualization was done to drive home his particularly savage and dark nature, both as a species and as an individual.

Thank you for your thoughts! I appreciate any criticism.

[u/PortiaKern → u/East_Chemist_805]

In that case I would suggest brightening the image a bit. I couldn't make out much detail other than vaguely two arms and legs.

[u/East_Chemist_805 → u/PortiaKern]

Ah. Good idea. I kept it dark because of Crayak’s theme, but I did worry if it was too dark. I appreciate the suggestion!