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First Transformation

The first transformation of Pandora to Guardian Eris was so long ago that she can't remember exactly what caused it. Therefore, it must have been an extremely mundane event that triggered it. She would remember it otherwise.

Her first modern transformation happened well after her defeat at the hands of Ceres and her team of Dwarf Planet and Asteroid warriors. This event resulted in a complete reset in her powers, and the confiscation of her transformation item: a golden armband. Unneeded for over a hundred years, they remained dormant while she was imprisoned (willingly) on her planet, visited every so often by Ceres and Dysnomia, who wanted to make sure she was okay and on the right path.

One day, however, Ceres came with a proposition. Storm clouds were brewing on the horizon. Another battle was coming. Eris would have a second chance, and a place on Ceres' team with all the other Dwarf Planet warriors, if she so chose. And she did. No longer filled with the desire to cause chaos on the same level as before, she trusted herself to take it. Thus, her power and ability to transform returned with a brand new form. Purified from the lust for chaos that had consumed her before.

She was not welcomed back into the fold with her teammates right away. Besides Ceres and Pluto, the warriors did not take kindly to her presence. Even the motherly and accepting Haumea was wary of her. Since then, relations have improved as Eris has proven herself useful and at times vital to the team dynamic. However, the warrior Sedna remains hostile.

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Realm of Influence: Discord and Fate

Weapons/Items:
Apple of Discord: A magical golden apple with the ability to create all sorts of chaos when on the battlefield.

Threads of Fate: The fabric of reality that binds everything together. Eris can see and manipulate these threads to her whim. A simple pluck is usually all it takes, but sometimes it takes a lot of planning and complex weaving so events happen as she wills them.

Attacks:
Apple of Discord: When thrown onto the battlefield, this item creates an area in a small radius around it where complete chaos ensues. Depending on the amount of magic used, enemies can be distracted with petty arguments to all out frenzied brawls. This weapon is obviously not effective against single enemies.

Threads of Fate: As above. Eris will use these to perhaps turn a precarious boulder into a rockslide, or create an avalanche sooner than it would have happened otherwise. She can also will it so the enemy trips and falls rather than making it all the way across the battle field. While extremely powerful, there are only so many ways the strings can be manipulated in one setting before the combinations become too complex to use quickly.

Whisper of Strife: Eris fills her enemy's head with words quiet enough to me mistaken for fate or their own dark thoughts. As the whispers grow stronger, the enemy becomes unable to think clearly and become disoriented enough to attack their own companions or hurt themselves. This power usually only works on one being at a time.

Other Powers:
Future sight: Pandora can see the paths the future can take and the chances of things happening. She often takes the most chaotic paths, mostly for fun, but uses this ability seriously in battle.

Threads of Fate: Goes pretty much hand in hand with her future sight ability. While able to be weaponised in her warrior form, they remain a dulled down ability in her civilian form.

Team Role:
Eris acts as a strategist and support for her team. Without proper attacks, she is often relegated to the back lines, pulling the strings and guiding her teammates. When on the front lines, her attacks often involve distraction, using enemies against themselves, or changing fate so the environment can fight for her.

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Artist's Comments

I am so pleased with this. So, so pleased. I took a risk with shading, and yeah, it's not perfect, but I love it, and that's what counts. I forced myself to be bolder, and, well, it's certainly bolder. I also tried my hand at cel shading. Much easier than soft shading. It still needs a bit of work, but I'd be happy to continue working in this style.

Also, this artwork looks to me like it came directly from an anime scene XD The top half has to be my favourite bit. The bottom half... well, they're legs CX And who likes working with those?

This is basically a redraw of a piece I did a year ago, and I'll upload a comparison soon. I've come a really long way in such a short time :3

So yeah, if you can't tell, I'm really happy XD Also, like last time, I'd appreciate any critique you have~ <3

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Art and Character © Shade-Arts / B. Coles, 2016
Idol-Senshi © SourisRune
Sailor Moon Universe © Naoko Takeuchi

Description

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First Transformation

The first transformation of Pandora to Guardian Eris was so long ago that she can't remember exactly what caused it. Therefore, it must have been an extremely mundane event that triggered it. She would remember it otherwise.

Her first modern transformation happened well after her defeat at the hands of Ceres and her team of Dwarf Planet and Asteroid warriors. This event resulted in a complete reset in her powers, and the confiscation of her transformation item: a golden armband. Unneeded for over a hundred years, they remained dormant while she was imprisoned (willingly) on her planet, visited every so often by Ceres and Dysnomia, who wanted to make sure she was okay and on the right path.

One day, however, Ceres came with a proposition. Storm clouds were brewing on the horizon. Another battle was coming. Eris would have a second chance, and a place on Ceres' team with all the other Dwarf Planet warriors, if she so chose. And she did. No longer filled with the desire to cause chaos on the same level as before, she trusted herself to take it. Thus, her power and ability to transform returned with a brand new form. Purified from the lust for chaos that had consumed her before.

She was not welcomed back into the fold with her teammates right away. Besides Ceres and Pluto, the warriors did not take kindly to her presence. Even the motherly and accepting Haumea was wary of her. Since then, relations have improved as Eris has proven herself useful and at times vital to the team dynamic. However, the warrior Sedna remains hostile.

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Realm of Influence: Discord and Fate

Weapons/Items:
Apple of Discord: A magical golden apple with the ability to create all sorts of chaos when on the battlefield.

Threads of Fate: The fabric of reality that binds everything together. Eris can see and manipulate these threads to her whim. A simple pluck is usually all it takes, but sometimes it takes a lot of planning and complex weaving so events happen as she wills them.

Attacks:
Apple of Discord: When thrown onto the battlefield, this item creates an area in a small radius around it where complete chaos ensues. Depending on the amount of magic used, enemies can be distracted with petty arguments to all out frenzied brawls. This weapon is obviously not effective against single enemies.

Threads of Fate: As above. Eris will use these to perhaps turn a precarious boulder into a rockslide, or create an avalanche sooner than it would have happened otherwise. She can also will it so the enemy trips and falls rather than making it all the way across the battle field. While extremely powerful, there are only so many ways the strings can be manipulated in one setting before the combinations become too complex to use quickly.

Whisper of Strife: Eris fills her enemy's head with words quiet enough to me mistaken for fate or their own dark thoughts. As the whispers grow stronger, the enemy becomes unable to think clearly and become disoriented enough to attack their own companions or hurt themselves. This power usually only works on one being at a time.

Other Powers:
Future sight: Pandora can see the paths the future can take and the chances of things happening. She often takes the most chaotic paths, mostly for fun, but uses this ability seriously in battle.

Threads of Fate: Goes pretty much hand in hand with her future sight ability. While able to be weaponised in her warrior form, they remain a dulled down ability in her civilian form.

Team Role:
Eris acts as a strategist and support for her team. Without proper attacks, she is often relegated to the back lines, pulling the strings and guiding her teammates. When on the front lines, her attacks often involve distraction, using enemies against themselves, or changing fate so the environment can fight for her.

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Artist's Comments

I am so pleased with this. So, so pleased. I took a risk with shading, and yeah, it's not perfect, but I love it, and that's what counts. I forced myself to be bolder, and, well, it's certainly bolder. I also tried my hand at cel shading. Much easier than soft shading. It still needs a bit of work, but I'd be happy to continue working in this style.

Also, this artwork looks to me like it came directly from an anime scene XD The top half has to be my favourite bit. The bottom half... well, they're legs CX And who likes working with those?

This is basically a redraw of a piece I did a year ago, and I'll upload a comparison soon. I've come a really long way in such a short time :3

So yeah, if you can't tell, I'm really happy XD Also, like last time, I'd appreciate any critique you have~ <3

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Art and Character © Shade-Arts / B. Coles, 2016
Idol-Senshi © SourisRune
Sailor Moon Universe © Naoko Takeuchi