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NaleBunny96 — Q is for Qilin

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Published: 2017-09-26 22:46:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 1232; Favourites: 35; Downloads: 4
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Description This mythical Chinese creature is also known as Kirin. 
They usually appear during the arrival or departure of a sage or illustrious ruler. It is a good omen thought to occasion prosperity or serenity. It is often depicted with what looks like fire all over its body.

Their voices are beautiful, sounding like bells or chimes and the wind. They usually have dragon-like features and most recently, have blended with the Western ideal of the unicorn. 

Next up in the beastie alphabet is R! 

The blue silk background can be found here binaryreflex.deviantart.com/ar… Many thanks to Binary reflex!  
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Comments: 7

Phantomheero [2023-03-07 16:48:43 +0000 UTC]

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LaurelOfYth [2017-10-12 02:47:37 +0000 UTC]

I think you've portrayed it very well!

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NaleBunny96 In reply to LaurelOfYth [2017-10-12 17:01:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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iCliche [2017-09-30 13:45:10 +0000 UTC]

Your fantasy-esque arts make me cry inside because our world isn't as interesting as the fantasy. T_T

This included. Such a majestic creature. It looks like a friendly, peaceful creature. <3

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NaleBunny96 In reply to iCliche [2017-10-04 18:56:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! 

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Drakuno [2017-09-27 12:13:18 +0000 UTC]

I find this one super cute. Wish I could bump into one of these~! I wonder what the background would look like without the effect.

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NaleBunny96 In reply to Drakuno [2017-10-04 18:56:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Once I am finished with the creature alphabet, I'm going to go back through and tweak a few. 

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