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Tagami-Crown — Engelbaum - Tiresias revisited

Published: 2014-08-08 10:05:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 532; Favourites: 8; Downloads: 0
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It’s been years since I drew my fan Gen last, and it was time for an update to their design.  With all the recent Engelbaum appreciation floating around as well as many new and old fan Gens popping up, I couldn’t help myself from joining in.

Tiresias, tied to the color Tanzanite, is one from the Indigo Realm.  The basic details about Tiresias are unchanged from the original design years ago, such as their Genstone being related to the sixth chakra, the third eye, and located on the forehead.  They still have the ability to foretell future events, yet choosing to be vague about the details when confronted.  Tiresias adores researching (mostly useless) information, same as always.

In the earlier days, Tiresias would often leave their home in the Indigo Realm and spend much of their time in other Realms.  They used to consider themself a shaman and one in tune with nature, acting more like a hermit and enduring an isolated period of time of inner discovery away from the contact of others.  Eventually, they were drawn back to their home, thanks to the appeal of new data to collect as well as being charmed by the power of music.

Being tied to Tanzanite, with its many shades combined together from blues to purples and even more, Tiresias is on the edge of many different things without being limited to just one.  This can also be seen in their fashion choices, although they’ve accepted a more digital inspiration for what they wear currently.

Tiresias still has wings, but they’ve adapted into a more casual form, which can even interact with various technologies Tiresias is prone to using.  This particular wing appearance is similar to external compact speakers with many wires, as can be seen wrapped around the upper arms.  With the way things have turned out, I’d expect Tiresias’ home to be a warzone of wires and electronics strewn around like a nest.

In the end, Tiresias has evolved into a kind of technology addict who enjoys munching on information and drinking in music.  Even then, they still have visions of the future that must be attended to, especially if friends are at risk.

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Comments: 6

Ideya-Freak [2014-09-06 02:53:04 +0000 UTC]

Oh man, for some reason I thought I commented forever ago!
His new design is so awesome!! <3
My favorite part, besides everything, are the sleeves. Mostly because red and blue make up purple and to have them like that just make me so happy, for some reason! XD 
<3 Loving him!!

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Tagami-Crown In reply to Ideya-Freak [2014-09-15 07:15:43 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, no worries! I'm sorry that I didn't get around to replying quicker, thanks to having been sick for almost two weeks and only recently recovering. Too much stress offline, I tell ya.  I am really happy you like the redesign!    You're someone I look up to in terms of Gen design powers, after all!

The Indigo Realm seems more futuristic and cyber, yeah?  Once that info solidified in my mind, it's like "oh no, Tiresias' original design is way too feral and chaotic for this!" as well as how it should be pretty obvious from a distance what Realm each Gen is from.  I still wanted that dissonance to be present, only more subtly.  Haha, yes!  The sleeves' colors fit right away during the design process, considering how tanzanite itself can vary in shades as well as how indigo is a step between blue and purple, depending upon how much blue or red is present in the base. 

I was thinking off and on about other Realms that Tiresias would be prone to visiting and feel like they'd visit the Green and Navy Realms the most.  Take that as you will~!

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Ideya-Freak In reply to Tagami-Crown [2014-09-22 16:02:13 +0000 UTC]

Yeha, real life will do that to you! 
Oh my gosh, that means so much to hear you say that- considering I look up to you as an artist!!

I think that's an awesome approach to his new look (even though his old one was still pretty badical!)
Still adore his sleeves! I want this actual outfit! XD

Artie would want him to carry her on his back! She would adore Tiresias!!

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Tagami-Crown In reply to Ideya-Freak [2014-09-23 21:47:10 +0000 UTC]

Aww, you're so sweet!  We're totally in the circle of inspiration together! It's one of the best things ever, I think!

Oh man, Tiresias' old outfit had direct influences based on things I was into at the time, but it's all so subtle that no one shall know~!  XD  Regardless of that, I don't dislike the old stuff, but it doesn't feel as suiting to things these days, considering all the official Engelbaum updates and info.

The new outfit is more general, with a couple minor very abstract parallels to things I'm into more recently.  Heck yeah, if this was a real outfit I could buy somewhere, I'd grab one and wear it, too!    This just feels more in tune with Tiresias' development and what I know of the Indigo Realm, so all is well!

Artie is adorable like that.    I'm just going to tuck this mental image away for possible use later, haha!  I've felt like Artie and Tiresias would hang out quite a bit! 

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imagni [2014-08-15 11:04:30 +0000 UTC]

adore adore adore

Gonna have so much fun in the future!

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Tagami-Crown In reply to imagni [2014-08-17 05:13:35 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, so happy~!    It's funny to look back on the original references and see the level up experience over the years, wow!  I'm still brainstorming more fun picture ideas, but I will say that Tiresias probably wants to steal Pendula's watch and tie sometime.

I am perpetually excited about your information updates and all the new story bits to look forward to! 

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