D U S K
introverted • soft • caring
pronouns they/them/theirs
gender identity nonbinary
available as a creator . all art and writing welcome!
gender identity nonbinary
available as a creator . all art and writing welcome!
origin traveler . nature proud . boundary old estate garden . size regal . species esk . collection guest designs designer dinstraction (edits by mondayecho)
uncommon traits eyespots, blaze, chest marking, socks, tail tip marking, flecks
rare traits bright eyes, glowing markings
nature features yellow dogwood, yellow roses
accessories gold chains
familiars great horned owl
TF rewards green crystal
elemental
shadows
original form older woman
creator X
uncommon traits eyespots, blaze, chest marking, socks, tail tip marking, flecks
rare traits bright eyes, glowing markings
nature features yellow dogwood, yellow roses
accessories gold chains
familiars great horned owl
TF rewards green crystal
elemental
shadows
original form older woman
creator X
design notes:
esk species notes:
- Their design is symmetrical. Their NFs and accessories look the same on each side.
- Their shadows elemental can manifest similarly to Ikkit's, but it usually swirls around them like in their reference.
esk species notes:
- They have no mouth, nose, or pupils (just solid colored eyes)
- They cannot close their eyes (though esk can squint)
- They have three toes on each foot
old estate garden boundary
Dusk's elaborate, estate garden is in upstate New York. They lived there as a human with their partner Alice, a master horticulturist who dedicated herself to the garden. Once Alice passed and Dusk became an esk the estate was abandoned. Now, Dusk maintains the garden in her honor. The estate itself has fallen into ruin but you wouldn't be able to tell by the well manicured outside. The garden was always "perfectly imperfect." Alice appreciated the wild, lush look as opposed to a pristine one, so Dusk has kept the same aesthetic.
Dusk's elaborate, estate garden is in upstate New York. They lived there as a human with their partner Alice, a master horticulturist who dedicated herself to the garden. Once Alice passed and Dusk became an esk the estate was abandoned. Now, Dusk maintains the garden in her honor. The estate itself has fallen into ruin but you wouldn't be able to tell by the well manicured outside. The garden was always "perfectly imperfect." Alice appreciated the wild, lush look as opposed to a pristine one, so Dusk has kept the same aesthetic.
ELEMENTAL
shadows
Dusk manifested their elemental at the same time as their partner, Sorrel, developed his light elemental. They were in the Conservatory and both appeared at the same time. Dusk feels comforted by their shadows, and feels safe enveloped in darkness. They're also willing to use their elemental to scare off unruly humans invading their boundary. |
Dusk is shy and quiet around most esks. They enjoy the relaxing peace of their boundary, and other similar places. They like meeting new esks, but would prefer to spend time with their existing, close friends.
Dusk's shadow elemental can be a little intimidating to some, but ironically Dusk uses their elemental like a safety blanket. They like to wrap themselves up in it, and it makes them feel warm and cozy. They have the ability to use their elemental in more mischievous ways, like Ikkit, but they only do so when they're trying to get annoying humans out of their garden boundary. Sorrel, Dusk's lover and life partner, is Dusk's opposite. Sorrel is energetic and wild, and will run around in circles while Dusk lounges somewhere comfortable. They're both super supportive of each other though, and go almost everywhere together. Dusk has a protective side when it comes to Nyx, their pseudo esk baby. Nyx sees Dusk and Sorrel as her parents too, and complains loudly about their crooning and doting, but she secretly loves it. |
Dusk lived as a woman named Eleanor before their transformation. She lived with her life partner, Alice, on an expansive, old estate.
Alice’s family had owned the property, and Alice dedicated decades of her life to reviving the landscape. She was a master horticulturist and crafted the grounds into an incredible, unique garden. She travelled the world to collect interesting, rare plants, and spent her free time refining the small details of the landscape. The two women lived together happily on the property for decades, but Alice became ill in her 70s. She passed away, leaving Eleanor alone. X found Eleanor grieving in the garden, and offered to transform her in exchange for maintaining Alice’s immaculate, crafted grounds. Eleanor accepted and lost all memory of herself, becoming Dusk. |
Dusk had no recollection of themself as an individual or a human. All they could remember was Alice, and therefore the garden because it was so much a part of her. Their memory of Alice permeated the property through Dusk's tender, careful maintenance of the grounds.
Still, Dusk was in a bleak state of mourning for awhile after their transformation. They didn't know themself, but they knew what they'd lost. During this time though they manifested a little familiar, Uli, their great horned owl.
Things started to change for them when a gangly, fox-like esk wandered into their boundary. This esk introduced himself as Sorrel, and explained that he was recently transformed from a dog, and was searching for his previous owners. The two clicked immediately, and Dusk decided to go with Sorrel on his quest.
Still, Dusk was in a bleak state of mourning for awhile after their transformation. They didn't know themself, but they knew what they'd lost. During this time though they manifested a little familiar, Uli, their great horned owl.
Things started to change for them when a gangly, fox-like esk wandered into their boundary. This esk introduced himself as Sorrel, and explained that he was recently transformed from a dog, and was searching for his previous owners. The two clicked immediately, and Dusk decided to go with Sorrel on his quest.
It took the pair a year to find Sorrel’s family, and in that time they bonded, got side tracked in the Conservatory, and generally helped each other grow and become comfortable in their new lives. They also helped each other gain elemental powers. Dusk became a shadow elemental, while Sorrel grew connected to light.
Finding Sorrel’s family was momentous, but equality important was their introduction to the family’s new pet kitten, Nyx. Sorrel and Dusk continued to visit Sorrel’s previous owners, and they spent increasing amounts of time with Nyx. She was in awe of them, and considered them her parents to some degree. Nyx began to beg the pair to turn her into an esk, but the two always dismissed her wishes, as she wasn't lost. One day, she was attacked by a fox. Luckily Dusk and Sorrel arrived in time to save her, and Dusk performed the transformation. To their relief Nyx remembered almost everything about her past life, except for the recent attack. The three now live as a little found family, and travel between each others’ boundaries. They like to go on little trips to the Conservatory, or visit friends nearby, and occasionally travel to other Biomes. |
X • Dusk's creator, they are not close
Dusk and X didn't spend much time together after Dusk's transformation. X basically gave Dusk the task of maintaining the garden and left. Dusk accepted this task readily, and hasn't seen X much since then. Sorrel • lover; life partner Sorrel is the first esk Dusk became friends with, and they easily decided to stay together forever. Sorrel helped Dusk come out of their grief spiral, and Dusk accompanied Sorrel on his quest to find his previous owners. They fell in love quickly, and developed their complimentary shadow and light elementals at the same time. Dusk is quiet and introverted while Sorrel is vibrant and energetic. They consider each other soulmates. |
Nyx • Dusk created Nyx and sees themselves as Nyx's adoptive parent
Dusk and Sorrel met while Nyx was still a little kitten. She begged them to transform her, but they refused. However, a fox attacked Nyx one night and left her in a critical condition. Dusk performed the transformation and to save her, and Nyx was thrilled when she came back to consciousness. Now she lives with Sorrel and Dusk as their pseudo-child.
Limeren • Dusk created; friend
Dusk met Limeren as Layne: a human grieving the loss of their partner. Dusk wanted to help ease their pain, and offered a transformation. Layne's situation paralleled Dusk's; they had both become esks after their respective partners had died and left them to mourn. But when Layne became Limeren they were incensed to discover that as an esk they had no memory of their late partner anymore. Limeren lashed out at Dusk, so Dusk left feeling guilty and responsible for adding more suffering to their life. Much later, Limeren returned and apologized. Dusk readily accepted them back into their life. Now the two are old friends.
Panda • Neighbor, friend
Dusk was the first esk Panda met who'd been transformed by a human. Panda had never met a human before, and was kind of freaked out at first, but warmed up to Dusk quickly. Now they're good friends, and their boundaries are close by each other.
Kit • Neighbor, friend
Kit is another neighbor. She's sweet and quiet, and likes spending her time relaxing. She and Dusk go between each others' boundaries to lay out in the sun and relax.
Winter • Friend
Winter is Dusk's closest friend outside the developed biome. They occasionally visit each other's boundaries, and keep in touch through the Conservatory.
Dusk and Sorrel met while Nyx was still a little kitten. She begged them to transform her, but they refused. However, a fox attacked Nyx one night and left her in a critical condition. Dusk performed the transformation and to save her, and Nyx was thrilled when she came back to consciousness. Now she lives with Sorrel and Dusk as their pseudo-child.
Limeren • Dusk created; friend
Dusk met Limeren as Layne: a human grieving the loss of their partner. Dusk wanted to help ease their pain, and offered a transformation. Layne's situation paralleled Dusk's; they had both become esks after their respective partners had died and left them to mourn. But when Layne became Limeren they were incensed to discover that as an esk they had no memory of their late partner anymore. Limeren lashed out at Dusk, so Dusk left feeling guilty and responsible for adding more suffering to their life. Much later, Limeren returned and apologized. Dusk readily accepted them back into their life. Now the two are old friends.
Panda • Neighbor, friend
Dusk was the first esk Panda met who'd been transformed by a human. Panda had never met a human before, and was kind of freaked out at first, but warmed up to Dusk quickly. Now they're good friends, and their boundaries are close by each other.
Kit • Neighbor, friend
Kit is another neighbor. She's sweet and quiet, and likes spending her time relaxing. She and Dusk go between each others' boundaries to lay out in the sun and relax.
Winter • Friend
Winter is Dusk's closest friend outside the developed biome. They occasionally visit each other's boundaries, and keep in touch through the Conservatory.
writing listed chronologically
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- Nyx's origin prompts - Dusk and Sorrel finally find the family that owned Sorrel when he was a dog. They also meet the family's new pet cat, Nyx. They grow close to Nyx and she begs them to let her be an esk. They say she can't, since she's not lost. After an unfortunate fox attack though, Nyx is left in critical condition and Dusk finally performs the transformation. Nyx is thrilled, and joins Dusk and Sorrel as their pseudo child.
- Shade's threshold - Dusk and Sorrel meet their territorial neighbor, Shade.
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