Located off of the northwestern circle of Sha Rephart’s core island, the Golden Pyramid was created as a memorial to a failed predecessor to the current nation. It serves as a reminder of those that were lost, and the determination to ensure that this iteration of civilization both survives and flourishes. The structure remains the tallest in the realm, though most of the upper area is just decorative, containing empty space. Inside the triangular shell is a hollow sphere that contains a shrine to collapsed nations and other historical artifacts.
The previous render of Sha Rephart island had three golden pyramids, but as I added a lot of detail I realized just how big this structure is and reverted back to just the one. My original concept sketch of the island dating back to at least 2011 included the Golden Pyramid, though it was located on a piece of land instead of free-floating in the Voidplane.
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Eclipse
Suyen of Sharpheart
Suyen are one of the races in Sharpheart. They are the smallest, rarely topping three feet tall, and you might tell they take some inspiration from kobolds from other media. The suyen originated as a slight variation of the gwil race, but over time they’ve been getting more unique traits to set them apart. Most recently they got skin covered head fins instead of exposed horns and an extra toe on their digitigrade feet.
On the left is Yezukh’ay, who was appeared in numerous previous entries here. On the right is an attendant of the dragon Tatyakori, who is one of the council lords of Sha Rephart.
And here’s council lord Tatyakori with two of their attendants hanging out with them. Technically the suyen on the left is Yezukh’ay playing a placeholder for a future character.
Voidleaper
Yezukh’ay Voidleaper. The latter part of their formal name is a title they earned for leaping into the void to escape their impoverished island and join the travelers aboard the grand vessel Obmunjalae. Later on, they took on void-leaping as a thrilling sport.
In the background you can also see the current concept of the Voidplane universe’s “sky”. Or skies, if you please, one above and one below.
This was a little piece of art I made for Leap Day 2024.
Lady Jalae
Lady Jalae is a female gwil Aspect of the shapeshifting Lurin named Lukaud. They are also known as “Master of the Voidplane”, or Obmunjalae in a common gwil language. This Aspect has become their favorite, and most who know Jalae would best know them as this form.
In the background is a magic generator, a device that pulls in and concentrates the magical energy that permeates the Voidplane universe. This one belongs to Jalae and powers their home base. Also a glimpse of some experimenting with what the Voidplane “sky” looks like.
Salus Mudrah, the Immortal Emperor
Gifted with immortality and the Totem of Authority by the divine dragon Tatyakori, Salus Mudrah was given the task of bringing greater order to the world. His “nation of nations” and the Great Houses founded under his reign brought forth a golden age of peace and progress.
However, the historians recorded that the power he held eventually consumed him and the great peace was threatened. Then one day he departed his capital in a furious rush and disappeared. He would not be seen again for centuries. But before that, there were some that heard whispers in their minds, unknowing pawns of this lost ruler.
An aside: trying out a new logo for Elehura.
Yezukh’ay’s House on the Obmunjalae Vessel
A lobby between the pilot’s deck and Lukaud’s private room became the location for a house for Yezukh’ay. The structure is based on circular houses from Yezu’s home island, but styled like the Obmunjalae vessel that contains it. Many of the house’s components are half sized to be a more comfortable fit for the suyen race.
Lukaud in their Lady Jalae Aspect is greeting Yezukh’ay.
Yezukh’ay Voidleaper
Yezukh’ay, the suyen on the left side, escaped their impoverished island by leaping into the Voidplane with some makeshift wing paddles and swimming over to the vessel “Obmunjalae” as it was departing. When they grew up, they got into void leaping as a sporting activity.
There are a number of onlookers here, all plane natives.
Bottom: Lukaud of the lurin shapeshifters. The owner of the Obmunjalae vessel, they are normally referred to their title, Obmunjalae, which means master of the Voidplane. Yes, there’s often a bit of confusion on if the title is referring to the person or the vessel. Most call them Jalae for short. This is their “natural” aspect.
Middle: Kemadrel of the tanteru, and one of the three Council Lords of Sha Repart.
Above: Tatyakori of the dragons, and another member of the Council Lords of Sha Repart.
Right: Tisi of… an unnamed aquatic race of plane natives. An oddity, as very few significant bodies of water exist on the Voidplane.
Ice Queen
Something for the depth of winter.
Microbolds
They were only a bit obnoxious until one of them called him “Grampa Sparky”.