Post by Agent Regina on Jun 13, 2004 13:56:43 GMT -5
This angel is supposed to be elegant, and I could not think of how to draw "elegant" wings,....then Friday morning whilst putting on my necklace I was inspired by the wings of the swans from the small box it is kept in, and instantly knew how to finish it.
The small wand in her right hand is sort of a representation to a conductors baton and in her right hand it is supposed to be a representation of a creative essence which she can either give or take away from someone.
The emblem which is on her small shoulder armor and also on the helmet is also quite symbolic in the story as Alice's mother being an actress (sort of more like plays and operas though.) is given a necklace with the symbol of Israfel at the start,....but like all celebrities her social life takes a downward spiral and she is involved in a few scandals as the story progresses. Anyway,.......the reason this happens isn't just sub-plotting,......as you remember the dreamers, those regarded as monks who are able to have these angelic visions?!
Well,......they are called: Oinercrites which is a term used for priestly dream seers. Those who see the form of the 18th angel are driven insane and end up trying to kill themselves,.....all who have done so have succeeded, except one - who is now gravely ill but still alive after about 200 years. Why? It's because he has seen the form of the 18th angel and thus what it wants is for his life to be prolonged, and to try and give their message to the masses,.....but it is such a controversial message to their entire religion of the angels that the government keeps him kept safe hidden away.
However, recently in the story one Oinercrite survives,.....as he doesn't try to commit suicide, and runs off to hide. He does though however conduct the wishes of the 18th angel - and kills all those who sin tainting the mark of the angels.
If you've seen the movie "Frailty" you will see some similarity here.
(Beccy adores the film "Frailty" ......hmm she may go and watch it tonight *Grins as she has it on DVD*.)
This is where I got the idea for this. He sees that Alice's mother Cassandra Ohkawa is sinning ruining the image of the angel Israfel as she is always wearing the necklace given to her - thus she is his next target.
Cassandra is captured but not killed yet, the 18th angel does not wish for her to die until they believe it is time. Leon's relative Andrew Ohishi (I think I spelled that right, I don't have the names list with me at this moment.) and Andrew's co-worker who are both detectives are working on this case which is also another greek term but I cannot remember the correct spelling and thus cannot write it right now.
Anyways,........the reason this happens is to help Alice in some way,......as the 18th angel isn't just a singular entity,.......if you've seen Neon Genesis Evangelion the movies you'll understand but,......what the 18th angel is in this fic is slightly different,.....it's a BIG HUGE GIANT link to the end of my first fic,....and I wouldn't like to say anymore as people here read it and I don't want to ruin too many secrets! ^.*
Gyah,...it's a very complex plot in total and that is just a small part of the fic; but the way I write it makes it rather simple really and everything does come together in the end and make some sort of sense - well it makes sense in the Eva world ne?!
Also to any Resident Evil fan here,.....the necklace emblem should be ringing bells!
It's based on the design for Alexia Ashfords choker which has the red stone in. (You have to collect 3 coloured gems in the game which come from 3 pieces of jewelry;
Alexia's choker.
Alfred Ashfords ring.
Alexander Ashfords earpiece type jewelry thingy.
Alexander is the father of the twins Alexia and Alfred. This is from the game - Resident Evil Code: Veronica X.) However my design doesn't have extra detail.
So,....what do you think of Israfel?
The small wand in her right hand is sort of a representation to a conductors baton and in her right hand it is supposed to be a representation of a creative essence which she can either give or take away from someone.
The emblem which is on her small shoulder armor and also on the helmet is also quite symbolic in the story as Alice's mother being an actress (sort of more like plays and operas though.) is given a necklace with the symbol of Israfel at the start,....but like all celebrities her social life takes a downward spiral and she is involved in a few scandals as the story progresses. Anyway,.......the reason this happens isn't just sub-plotting,......as you remember the dreamers, those regarded as monks who are able to have these angelic visions?!
Well,......they are called: Oinercrites which is a term used for priestly dream seers. Those who see the form of the 18th angel are driven insane and end up trying to kill themselves,.....all who have done so have succeeded, except one - who is now gravely ill but still alive after about 200 years. Why? It's because he has seen the form of the 18th angel and thus what it wants is for his life to be prolonged, and to try and give their message to the masses,.....but it is such a controversial message to their entire religion of the angels that the government keeps him kept safe hidden away.
However, recently in the story one Oinercrite survives,.....as he doesn't try to commit suicide, and runs off to hide. He does though however conduct the wishes of the 18th angel - and kills all those who sin tainting the mark of the angels.
If you've seen the movie "Frailty" you will see some similarity here.
(Beccy adores the film "Frailty" ......hmm she may go and watch it tonight *Grins as she has it on DVD*.)
This is where I got the idea for this. He sees that Alice's mother Cassandra Ohkawa is sinning ruining the image of the angel Israfel as she is always wearing the necklace given to her - thus she is his next target.
Cassandra is captured but not killed yet, the 18th angel does not wish for her to die until they believe it is time. Leon's relative Andrew Ohishi (I think I spelled that right, I don't have the names list with me at this moment.) and Andrew's co-worker who are both detectives are working on this case which is also another greek term but I cannot remember the correct spelling and thus cannot write it right now.
Anyways,........the reason this happens is to help Alice in some way,......as the 18th angel isn't just a singular entity,.......if you've seen Neon Genesis Evangelion the movies you'll understand but,......what the 18th angel is in this fic is slightly different,.....it's a BIG HUGE GIANT link to the end of my first fic,....and I wouldn't like to say anymore as people here read it and I don't want to ruin too many secrets! ^.*
Gyah,...it's a very complex plot in total and that is just a small part of the fic; but the way I write it makes it rather simple really and everything does come together in the end and make some sort of sense - well it makes sense in the Eva world ne?!
Also to any Resident Evil fan here,.....the necklace emblem should be ringing bells!
It's based on the design for Alexia Ashfords choker which has the red stone in. (You have to collect 3 coloured gems in the game which come from 3 pieces of jewelry;
Alexia's choker.
Alfred Ashfords ring.
Alexander Ashfords earpiece type jewelry thingy.
Alexander is the father of the twins Alexia and Alfred. This is from the game - Resident Evil Code: Veronica X.) However my design doesn't have extra detail.
So,....what do you think of Israfel?