All about my OCs!
Welcome to the page where I do nothing but yap about my original bird and bug based characters and their story!
These characters are part of a two, possibly three part book series I’m developing, that I would love to have made into a TV show someday if I’m ever lucky enough to become big enough for something like that
I have a couple of animatics, some silly videos, a whole lot of art, and whole lot of love for this little cast of characters that I’m still building out. Hope you enjoy my parajitos :3
Meridan Rhys
Role: The flawed but extremely loveable protagonist
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 24
Species: Avian (Green Cheek Conure)
Occupation: Celestial Magic Apprentice at the Academy of Magical Applications and Arts
Backstory: Meridan comes from a middle class family with a prominent position in the jewelry crafting industry. Out of a desire for the family to rise in the ranks of society, Meridan’s parents have put all of their hopes in him to become a great and esteemed magician. Meridan struggles to succeed in his studies of the difficult art of celestial magic. With how competitive his academic sphere is, friendships are hard to come by, and spends most of his free time with his sister Lillian and unlikely friend, Corian.
Corian Albernac
Role: The totally not bisexually coded best friend of the protagonist
Pronouns: He/They
Age: 24
Species: Avian (Hyacinth Macaw)
Occupation: Lunar Magic Apprentice at the Academy of Magical Applications and Arts
Backstory: Corian is a fellow magician student who shares many classes with Meridan. The two form a friendship after formally meeting in the academy library. Unlike Meridan, Corian is quite charming, flirtatious, yet very devoted to his studies. The competitive pressures of the academy weigh on him daily, and he constantly searches for an escape from the stress, and discovers that relief through both of the Rhys siblings.
Lillian Rhys
Role: The optimistic emotional support character
Pronouns: She/Her
Age: 21
Species: Avian (Green Cheek Conure)
Occupation: Junior Jewelry Craftswoman
Backstory: Lillian, Meridan’s sister is dedicated to continuing her family’s jewelry making legacy, and hopes to run her father’s jewelry business in the future. She’s detail oriented, focused, and loves collecting shiny things. She’s Meridan’s source of comfort and encouragement, and cares deeply for her brother. She’s friendly, outgoing, a true ray of sunshine to all who meet her. After meeting Meridan’s friend Corian, and the two begin to form hints of a romantic attraction towards each other, which Meridan isn’t sure how to process.
Aravis Nara
Role: The upperclassman/mentor figure
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 27
Species: Avian (Black Winged Lory)
Occupation: Advanced Celestial Mage
Backstory: Aravis is an upperclassman studying astral magic just like Meridan. He’s placed as Meridan’s mentor, and is surprised by Meridan’s affinity for celestial magic, though his underclassman struggles to often control or properly cast spells. Aravis is very proud of how far he’s climbed in the academy, and is extremely cutthroat and serious about maintaining his status and treats all other students as potential threats, including Meridan himself. He’s intelligent, cunning, but often finds his popularity among younger students to be a curse and a distraction from his studies.
Ghalia Roux
Role: The gorgeous femme fatale
Pronouns: She/Her
Age: 27
Species: Avian (Galah Parrot)
Occupation: Advanced Lunar Mage
Backstory: Ghalia, much like Aravis, is one of the most popular students at the academy, particularly for her beauty. She often works as a model for artists and designers, which has taken her far in avian society. She is very skilled at reading lunar runes and dream interpretation, and is closely connected with the royal court, observing the avoidant king Liraz closely. She and Aravis work closely to surpass beyond the academy, and become councilors themselves, so they may have the influence to finally take action against the insectoids on the ground below.
Ghalia and Aravis are childhood best friends, with Aravis seeing Ghalia’s father as a mentor and second father figure for him. It was the death of Ghalia’s father during a skirmish with the inhabitants of Ru’Ann that pushed her and Aravis to desire more direct action be taken against the insectoids.
Soleil Sirano
Role: The Head Over Heels Lover And Corian’s Worst Nightmare
Pronouns: She/Her
Age: 23
Species: Avian (Moon Cheek Conure)
Occupation: Musician
Backstory: Soleil, the daughter of one of the king’s councilors, is very sweet but anxious over being in an arranged marriage with Meridan. However, after observing him from a distance, and then meeting him officially at a gala, she falls head over heels in love with him after seeing how much he cares for his sister and his dedication to his studies. She decides to change her stance; maybe she could make this work out after all. However, she’s finding it very difficult to prove her love to Meridan when Corian is clearly standing in the way with his own romantic interests...
The Reaper
Role: Antagonist
Pronouns: They/Them
Age: Unknown
Species: Death’s Head Hawkmoth
Occupation: Death Squad Insurgent Group Leader
Backstory: Little is known of The Reaper’s past. They are the bringer of death to any fallen avians that may cross their path, and have led several attacks against the lower elevation floating islands. The Reaper is a ruthless, merciless killer with a burning vengeance and rage towards the avian species as a whole. Their philosophy is one of kill or be killed, survival of the fittest and wisest, and will not hesitate to act on the extremes.
Professor Andreas
Role: The Bitter Ex-Professor
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 57
Species: Avian (African Grey Parrot)
Occupation: Exiled Medical Professor
Backstory: Andreas is an avian in exile, a former celebrity in the avian world for his contributions to the medical field and for his study of healing and medicinal magic, teaching many of the medical magic courses himself. After suffering an injury to his wing in an active battlefield, he begins to study imbuing magic in an attempt to heal.
His studies turn into an obsession, and falls down a dark path. His sins are discovered, and he’s put on trial, only to be disavowed from his academic position, stripping of his rank, and exiled to ru’Ann, but forgoes the cutting of the wings due to both of his wings already being damaged beyond repair. Years later, now bitter and surrounded in self loathing for his obsession with magic, he has abandoned its use entirely, and he has now made it his mission to gather any fallen avians and create a safe haven for them to live in this hostile land, scorning the insectoids around him.
Tertiary Cast
Alejandri Rhys
Role: The Overbearing Father
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 48
Species: Avian (Green Cheek Conure)
Occupation: Senior Jewelry Craftsman
Backstory: Alejandri is the head of the Rhys family, being the current owner and head of the Rhys Family jewelry crafting shop and studio, and holds his and his family’s accomplishments in very high regard. A stickler for details, quality, and adherence to the craft, he is adamant that the trade continue through his direct family’s line, personally training his daughter Lillian to take over the shop and the trade in his stead, but often struggles with her extremely outgoing, more excitable, and optimistic nature. In regards to his son, Alejandri also prioritizes making the family rise even higher in societal ranks, and has entrusted Meridan with the task of becoming a successful celestial magician, and is far harsher and strict towards him. He has placed all of his hopes for climbing in society onto Meridan, and is determined to see his son succeed. He understands the severe pressure he has placed onto Merican, but believes that this is truly what’s best for him and their family.
Danika Rhys
Role: The Mother Who Knows Everyone
Pronouns: She/Her
Age: 47
Species: Avian (Green Cheek Conure)
Occupation: Senior Jewelry Consultant
Backstory: While her husband Alejandri takes care of the business side of the family’s dealings, Danika is a woman who has come to know anyone and everyone. Originally beginning her career as a model for the Rhys Family, she and Alejandri fell in love, and Danika’s role shifted from model to client consultant, being the spokeswoman and direct line of communication between the shop and the customers. She has become close to several figures of nobility as well as council members, middle class families such as her own, and more. It is through her many connections she came to know the Sirano family, and was responsible for arranging the marriage between Meridan and Soleil. Danika can tell that Meridan is not fond of his decision, but quickly takes Soleil’s side upon learning Corian is also attempting to win her son’s heart. She dotes over both her children, and is far more anxious about Meridan’s success than Alejandri. She wants to be a comfort for Meridan, but understands that she’s also responsible for placing this pressure onto him. Like Alejandri, she wants what she believes is best for Meridan, but will often be too busy, focused on Alejandri’s vision for the family, or attending social events to truly understand what her son truly wants.
Nikko Sirano
Role: Soleil’s Youngest Brother
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 12
Species: Avian (Pineapple Cheek Conure)
Occupation: None - he’s just a baby
Backstory: Nikko is the youngest child in the Sirano family. The only sibling to be 100% Pineapple cheek conure, he’s friendly, energetic, and curious, and spends most of his time tagging along with his sibling Taiyo, learning all the secrets to the family’s flower prosperous flower fields.
Sulien Sirano
Role: Sirano Sibling #6 (No I didn’t skip - Soleil is #5)
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 26
Species: Avian (Pineapple Cheek Conure + Moon Cheek Conure)
Occupation: Sirano Expert Plantsman
Backstory: Sulien is often considered the most relaxed and easygoing of the Sirano siblings. He and his elder brother Elio share a very strong passion for learning to better understand the earth they tend to and care for. However, he takes a far more slow, relaxed approach to his work, and is the most skilled earth magic user of the family. He’s also the kindest and most open to having Meridan become a part of the family, being extremely close with soleil, considering her almost akin to a twin of his. If Soleil marries Meridan, Sulien wants to ensure that Meridan is truly in love with Soleil in the same way she loves Meridan. His sister deserves nothing less.
Taiyo Sirano
Role: Sirano Sibling #2
Pronouns: She/They
Age: 14
Species: Avian (Pineapple Cheek Conure + Moon Cheek Conure)
Occupation: None
Backstory: Taiyo is the second youngest sibling in the Sirano family. She’s not quite as outgoing as her brother Nikko, but shares his curious nature, and the two often team up with each other to snoop on their older siblings, and are determined to learn all they can about Meridan when they see Soleil has fallen so in love with him. Taiyo is also jealous that she’s one of the few siblings born without tailfeathers, especially since she was born between her brothers Nikko and Haru, who both have them.
Haru Sirano
Role: Sirano Sibling #3
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 16
Species: Avian (Pineapple Cheek Conure + Moon Cheek Conure)
Occupation: Novice Florist & Harpist
Backstory: Haru is the most shy and introverted member of the Sirano family, and is very closely bonded with his older sister Soleil. He struggles with his self confidence and struggles to find the courage to perform his music to an audience. Soleil is the only person that gives him the courage to challenge his boundaries, and isn’t quite sure how to process that Soleil has fallen in love, and isn’t sure if Meridan is the right person for someone as outspokenly affectionate as his sister. He also just doesn’t want to lose the family member that means the most to him.
Arpi Sirano
Role: Sirano Sibling #4
Pronouns: They/Them
Age: 19
Species: Avian (Pineapple Cheek Conure + Moon Cheek Conure)
Occupation: Junior Florist & Singer
Backstory: Arpi is the partygoer of the Sirano family, and is considered the prettiest of all the siblings. They’re very rarely at home, being busy with singing engagements, parties, dances, and other social events and gatherings. They’re even flirtier than Corian, and once tried to rizz up Aravis at a winery before learning there’s an 8 year age gap between the two of them. While Arpi does have duties to the family’s floral business, they care more about embracing their talent for singing than they do arranging or caring for the flowers themselves. They don’t like to get their hands dirty, and can be a germaphobe at times. They’re the most excited out of all the siblings to meet the bird that’s stolen their sister’s heart.
Anatalia Sirano
Role: Sirano Sibling #7
Pronouns: She/Her
Age: 28
Species: Avian (Pineapple Cheek Conure + Moon Cheek Conure)
Occupation: Sirano Expert Plantswoman
Backstory: Much like her brothers, Anatalia is quite the academic when it comes to the realm of botanical studies and how to care for flowers the best. She spends much of her time engaging in experimental endeavors, such as using earth magic and crossbreeding to create new flower and plant variants unique to the Sirano’s brand. She easily gets lost in her research and can almost always be found in the laboratory building constructed on the family property, and is there so often that she has her own living space attached to it so she doesn’t have to be away from her research for long. She’s the only sibling who isn’t exactly interested in Meridan, but she believes that if Soleil loves him, then she should make sure she wins over his his heart, no matter what it takes.
Elladine Sirano
Role: Sirano Sibling #8
Pronouns: She/Her
Age: 30
Species: Avian (Pineapple Cheek Conure + Moon Cheek Conure)
Occupation: Sirano Creative Director
Backstory: Elladine would be considered the most creative and Avant Garde member of the Sirano family. Where her mother handles all things client relations, senior administration tasks, and operations, Elladine has brought the family’s trade into the art scene. She uses the family’s plants and flowers as pieces and elements of performance arts, such as for set pieces, displays, and concessions for musical performances, plays, and other theatrical shows. She has made the family’s flowers essential to the realm of painters, serving as objects for still lifes, as accessories and props for models, and as background elements. Her proudest work is to be Ghalia Roux’s creative consultant for her modeling work, the two creating many seductive scenes and shots together. Her life revolves entirely around this passion, keeping her mostly out of the know of family affairs until they become something major.
Unlike her younger siblings, Elladine is more excited about the prospect of designing a fantastic, unforgettable floral wedding environment than she cares about the actual love life of Soleil.
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Elio Sirano
Role: Sirano Sibling #9
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 30
Species: Avian (Pineapple Cheek Conure + Moon Cheek Conure)
Occupation: Sirano Head Botanist
Backstory: Elio is the family genius. An earth magic extraordinaire, an avid researcher, and dedicated to the prosperity of the family business Elio knows more than anyone else about botany. He handles oversight of the family fields and greenhouses personally, keeping an uptight and efficient schedule for the family’s employees and always prioritizes hiring avians who share the same dedication to floral life. Due to his father, Oriko serving as one of King Liraz’ councilmembers, most administration tasks of this sort were handed over to Elio’s supervision. Many say that Elio’s sense of timeliness, his bluntness, and his seriousness to the family trade have made the entire business most successful than it has ever been in previous generations. Though he’s the polar opposite of his twin sister Elladine, the two share a very deep bond as the oldest children of the family, and is glad that Elladine has found such unique and successful ways to further expand the business. Much like Meridan’s own parents, Elio sees the marriage between his sister Soleil and Meridan as purely societally motivated, and doesn’t give much thought to the relationship beyond that.
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