A E R
carefree • earnest • bubbly
pronouns she/her/hers
gender identity trans femme
available as a creator . all art and writing welcome!
gender identity trans femme
available as a creator . all art and writing welcome!
origin traveler . nature unfettered . boundary fairy circle . size ethereal
species esk . collection MYO . designer mondayecho
uncommon traits eyespots, spots, false ears, cropped tail, mid-tone eye
rare traits none
nature features meadow mushroom (Agaricus campestris), Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginia)
accessories lantern, brass necklace
familiars
luna moth (small)
luna moth (small)
fireflies (small swarm)
red fox pup (large)
enchantments uplifting dance music, glowing confidence, happy reminiscence
elementals blooming, mica, airglow
original form young boy
creator Winter
species esk . collection MYO . designer mondayecho
uncommon traits eyespots, spots, false ears, cropped tail, mid-tone eye
rare traits none
nature features meadow mushroom (Agaricus campestris), Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginia)
accessories lantern, brass necklace
familiars
luna moth (small)
luna moth (small)
fireflies (small swarm)
red fox pup (large)
enchantments uplifting dance music, glowing confidence, happy reminiscence
elementals blooming, mica, airglow
original form young boy
creator Winter
design notes:
- She has salmon-colored fur at the tips of her face, tail, and underbelly, going up her sides a little bit.
- The blue dots on her face are flecks so they glimmer. She does have knees!
esk species notes:
enchantment and elemental design notes:
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- The "glowing confidence" enchantment looks like blue glitter falling out of the bluebells on her back
- Her "happy reminiscence" enchantment looks like the glowing star over her fox familiar
- She only has 2 moths, they're individual familiars, not part of a swarm
fairy circle boundary Aer's fairy circle is a naturally occurring ring of mushrooms, otherwise known as fairy rings, elf rings, or pixie rings. The ring is directly in front of the cave entrance where her creator, Winter's, boundary sits. The circle is in a European forest. Some say that fairy circles are cursed and evil, and because of this, it can be hard for Aer to convince some esks to come visit her. Many are wary of her boundary, and think there is malicious fae energy in the space. Eventually, they usually come to realize that Aer has no ill intentions, her boundary is harmless, and she truly just wants to be friends. |
elementals
blooming growth elemental
This allows Aer to bloom any nearby flowers.
mica
Flecks of mica always drifts around her feet at all times and coats nearby plants in layers of mica making them look like they're shiny.
airglow
Aer picked this elemental up from her friend Insari. It causes colorful swirls of stars to pool around her feet. At night the airglow effect is always visible in the sky wherever she is, even if there's light pollution.
This allows Aer to bloom any nearby flowers.
mica
Flecks of mica always drifts around her feet at all times and coats nearby plants in layers of mica making them look like they're shiny.
airglow
Aer picked this elemental up from her friend Insari. It causes colorful swirls of stars to pool around her feet. At night the airglow effect is always visible in the sky wherever she is, even if there's light pollution.
enchantments
uplifting dance music (inside lantern accessory)
Upbeat music plays and lifts others spirits and makes them want to dance. She can make it fade into the background or become louder at will. Looks like a glowing ball of light inside her lantern. The light is always slightly visible, but brighter while activated, and brightest when it's very loud.
She developed this enchantment at the same time Squeak developed their "peaceful silence" enchantment. If someone prefers silence they'll hear a calm silence from Squeak, but if they'd prefer something energetic and fun they'll hear Aer's music. They also both developed their growth elementals at the same time.
glowing confidence (off bluebells)
Blue “fairy dust” sprinkles out of her bluebells and causes anything it touches to glow while imparting confidence and courage.
happy reminiscence (on fox familiar)
The star above her fox pup familiar will cause viewers to recall a fond memory, or positive feeling of nostalgia. Sometimes they experience a full memory, but sometimes it just gives a hint of a past emotion. The star is always visible, but brighter while activated.
Upbeat music plays and lifts others spirits and makes them want to dance. She can make it fade into the background or become louder at will. Looks like a glowing ball of light inside her lantern. The light is always slightly visible, but brighter while activated, and brightest when it's very loud.
She developed this enchantment at the same time Squeak developed their "peaceful silence" enchantment. If someone prefers silence they'll hear a calm silence from Squeak, but if they'd prefer something energetic and fun they'll hear Aer's music. They also both developed their growth elementals at the same time.
glowing confidence (off bluebells)
Blue “fairy dust” sprinkles out of her bluebells and causes anything it touches to glow while imparting confidence and courage.
happy reminiscence (on fox familiar)
The star above her fox pup familiar will cause viewers to recall a fond memory, or positive feeling of nostalgia. Sometimes they experience a full memory, but sometimes it just gives a hint of a past emotion. The star is always visible, but brighter while activated.
familiars
two luna moths (two individual small familiars)
Aer has two separate luna moth familiars. Their names are Andromeda and Vulpecula.
red fox pup (large)
Aer's fox pup familiar can talk to other esks and animals, unlike Aer's other familiars. Noctua really represents Aer's fun and playful side.
fireflies (small swarm)
Aer thinks her fireflies manifested because her creator, Winter, also has a swarm of firefly familiars. Like Winter, Aer's fireflies dart around her quicker when she's feeling strong emotions. The fireflies can't speak telepathically to anyone else, but Aer swears she can speak to them, and has named each and every one.
Aer has two separate luna moth familiars. Their names are Andromeda and Vulpecula.
red fox pup (large)
Aer's fox pup familiar can talk to other esks and animals, unlike Aer's other familiars. Noctua really represents Aer's fun and playful side.
fireflies (small swarm)
Aer thinks her fireflies manifested because her creator, Winter, also has a swarm of firefly familiars. Like Winter, Aer's fireflies dart around her quicker when she's feeling strong emotions. The fireflies can't speak telepathically to anyone else, but Aer swears she can speak to them, and has named each and every one.
Aer is constantly making impromptu decisions, rushing around everywhere, and generally a whirlwind of color, lights, activity and fun. She sees excitement and adventure everywhere, and is always trying to rope others into going on some wild journey with her.
Aer loves going on adventures outside of her Biome, and doesn't really care about feeling weaker away from her boundary. She usually travels with Squeak, Winter and Insari. She's also endlessly fascinated with the Conservatory, and spends long amounts of time there when she can. Aer's fairy circle boundary can be off putting to some esks. Others see it as a bad omen, and think that Aer's upbeat personality is a lure to trap them in some kind of evil associated with the fairy circle. This is disheartening to Aer, as she truly just wants to be friends with everyone. Eventually, most others come to realize she is some kind of malicious, esk, fae witch, and truly just genuine and wholesome. |
Aer was transformed from a human boy during a chaotic incident. He was lost and vulnerable in the forest and Ikkit took the opportunity to scare him for fun. Winter jumped in and thought Ikkit was about to transform him, and it's unclear if that was Ikkit's true intention. Winter was sure that if Ikkit transformed him he'd become a trespasser, so she thought she could prevent this by performing the transformation herself instead. Regardless of what could have happened, he did become a traveller, so Winter's efforts weren't in vain.
As an esk, Aer sees herself as "probably a girl," and she uses she/her pronouns. She prefers to refer to her human self as a boy though, since that identity feels so far removed. She didn't remember anything from her time as a human, and didn't really care to remember. |
She thinks humans are boring and initially didn't want anything to do with them. Her personality is also entirely different from her personality as a human. Her human self was terrified of the unknown, timid, and almost never did anything impulsive like his peers. As an esk, she is wild and free, and loves adventure and fun.
She eventually learned about her past life as a human and came to terms with the tragic path that led her to where she is now. She's very grateful for her life as an esk, but she was saddened to learn of the pain her human family felt when she just disappeared one day.
She discovered about this sad history while in the Temple of Silence, and when she emerged she found that new enchantments, familiars, accessories and a mica elemental had all manifested. She felt much more like herself. Continued reflection helped manifest her beloved airglow elemental.
She eventually learned about her past life as a human and came to terms with the tragic path that led her to where she is now. She's very grateful for her life as an esk, but she was saddened to learn of the pain her human family felt when she just disappeared one day.
She discovered about this sad history while in the Temple of Silence, and when she emerged she found that new enchantments, familiars, accessories and a mica elemental had all manifested. She felt much more like herself. Continued reflection helped manifest her beloved airglow elemental.
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origin prompts one. original form two. losing their way three. meeting the esk four. the transformation six. their purpose seven. the threshold eight. their haunt nine. shaping their environment ten. first time outside their boundary |
Winter • Aer's creator; Winter feels a maternal over her, they bicker occasionally but love each other
Aer's relationship to her creator, Winter, began on rocky footing. Winter just wasn't in the headspace to deal with Aer's lively, adventurous approach to life after the strenuous transformation. Aer thought Winter was stiff and boring, and didn't understand why Winter wasn't as excited about life as she was. Eventually, Aer began to respect Winter's calm, kind-hearted, peaceful demeanor. Winter in turn went on adventures with Aer, and the two are very close now. |
Squeak • Winter created; close friends
Squeak and Aer were both transformed by Winter, and their personalities are pretty similar. Squeak loves going on Aer's adventures, and will hype her up for games and mischief. Squeak also has a more reserved, wise side to their personality that Aer doesn't really have. This dynamic mimics how an older sibling might be a little wiser and more mature than their younger one.
Yixian • Aer performed her second TF; close friends
Yixian was a troubled esk in need of a home, and Aer and her family provided one. Yixian specifically asked Aer if she could perform her second transformation, because even though Yixian was thousands of years old, she still feels young and a little vulnerable. Yixian could see those some of those traits mirrored in Aer. Most other esks feel a little pity towards Yixian, but Aer sees her as an equal and Yixian loves that about her.
Squeak and Aer were both transformed by Winter, and their personalities are pretty similar. Squeak loves going on Aer's adventures, and will hype her up for games and mischief. Squeak also has a more reserved, wise side to their personality that Aer doesn't really have. This dynamic mimics how an older sibling might be a little wiser and more mature than their younger one.
Yixian • Aer performed her second TF; close friends
Yixian was a troubled esk in need of a home, and Aer and her family provided one. Yixian specifically asked Aer if she could perform her second transformation, because even though Yixian was thousands of years old, she still feels young and a little vulnerable. Yixian could see those some of those traits mirrored in Aer. Most other esks feel a little pity towards Yixian, but Aer sees her as an equal and Yixian loves that about her.
Myrrh • Aer created them; close friends
Aer created Myrrh and loves their eccentricities. They have completely different interests and abilities, but they're still somehow very similar. They're both a little odd and they're both always covered in clouds of dust and sparkles. Insari • close friend; Winter's partner Winter was encouraged by Squeak and Aer to transform a painted antler they'd discovered near their shared boundaries. Insari burst forth into being with full knowledge of the forest biome's ecology, biology, and the esk realm. This fascinated Aer and she spends as much time as possible asking Insari tons of questions. Insari always finds this amusing, and is happy to answer her. Aer looks up to her, and wants to be more like her. |
Apricity • close friend
Apricity was also created by Winter, and shares a boundary with Myrrh. Aer loves Apricity's riddles and convoluted way of talking. She thinks it's unique and fun, and loves asking Apricity for more puzzles. The two are close, and Aer is always excited to see when Apricity has returned from her endless travels.
5894 • Aer created
Aer feels connected to 5894 since they're also misunderstood. Aer tries to use her confidence enchantment to lift up 5894's spirits.
Apricity was also created by Winter, and shares a boundary with Myrrh. Aer loves Apricity's riddles and convoluted way of talking. She thinks it's unique and fun, and loves asking Apricity for more puzzles. The two are close, and Aer is always excited to see when Apricity has returned from her endless travels.
5894 • Aer created
Aer feels connected to 5894 since they're also misunderstood. Aer tries to use her confidence enchantment to lift up 5894's spirits.
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Even though Aer is usually frivolous and childish, she takes her transformations seriously. She sees it as an honor, and tries to put on her most adult attitude. This is hard for her, but she tries. She is always willing to help those she's created.
Even though Aer is usually frivolous and childish, she takes her transformations seriously. She sees it as an honor, and tries to put on her most adult attitude. This is hard for her, but she tries. She is always willing to help those she's created.
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writing listed chronologically
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- Insari meeting the esk - Squeak and Aer convince Winter to transform an antler and Winter gains a new enchantment
- Insari's purpose - Aer is enamored by Insari's innate abilities to understand the natural world. She also sees an airglow elemental for the first time and loves it. Despite Aer, Squeak and Winter's wishes, Insari decides to leave indefinitely and travel to help others in the forest.
- temple of sound intro - Winter, Squeak and Aer are pulled into the Conservatory for the Soulsong quest
- temple of sound: a moment of disillusionment - The Conservatory shows Aer images of her past life, but doesn't immediately recognize her previous self, a young boy, in the scenes. She sees how much pain it caused the boy's family when he (Aer), suddenly disappeared. She watches as Winter attempts to comfort the humans from a distance using her enchantments.
- temple of sound: confession - Aer's past finally becomes clear to her. She begins to feel very guilty about completely ignoring the human town that was traumatized by her transformation. She kind of blames Winter, and she feels guilty about that too. The shame and stress has finally caught up to her.
- temple of sound conclusion - Aer confronts Winter about withheld information, and they resolve their issues. Aer discovers that she's gained lots of new abilities, and familiars. She also notes that she looks more like Winter now, too.
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- Myrrh's transformation - Aer and Yixian discover that this new esk is cute and dusty. They help the new esk choose a name, and the new esk settles on Myrrh, but pronounces it Myrrrrrrrrh.
- Myrrh's purpose - Aer introduces Myrrh to her whole, little community. Winter stops Myrrh from covering her whole cave in dust. Myrrh doesn't understand why other esks don't want everything covered in dust.
- Myrrh shaping their environment - Myrrh show's off their fancy new enchantments and familiars.
- First time Apricity goes outside her boundary - Aer and Winter run after Apricity to say goodbye.
The Tarot
Aer's personality, background and original physical description were created by Snoodls and 1lore's esk generator using the Spindlewheel tarot deck. It was so much fun to see them create an esk based off a tarot spread, and if you get the chance to work with them I'd highly recommend it! :D
Aer's personality, background and original physical description were created by Snoodls and 1lore's esk generator using the Spindlewheel tarot deck. It was so much fun to see them create an esk based off a tarot spread, and if you get the chance to work with them I'd highly recommend it! :D
links to feat. artist's social medias: ScarletsFeed, Auld, Roheryn, Blazitastic, ColourlesBird, Archalyte, JustMePeach, Tayleaf, Kaliwoik9978, Rejamrejam, Sleepysprout
photo credits: getty images, unsplash, bright spot cdn
photo credits: getty images, unsplash, bright spot cdn