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digital fan art of Essek Thelyss and Caleb Widogast from Critical Role, depicted in alternative universe designs as merfolk. they're lounging on a rocky shore in the light of the golden hour, the still blue sky reflected on the layered surface of flat limestone, with just a bit of the sea and pink horizon visible in the background. Caleb is light-skinned and is depicted with a long brownish tail, which has short spiky fins edged with brigher orange. it's lighter in the front and darker in the back, with wavy stripes reminiscent of mackerel. similar stripes, but fainter, are running up his arms and back. he has very long dark auburn hair in a braid, with a few light pearls decorating it, and a full beard; both his head hair and facial hair are tinged slightly green, as if growing algae. there are reddish gills on the sides of his ribcage, and he's carrying a pouch strapped tightly around his shoulders. Essek has light lavender skin and short curly hair; his iridescent white tail is inspired by the spiny fins of the lionfish, the soft ends of them cascading down in the air. he has gills in his sides as well, and his pointed ears, forearms and hands are tinged a darker purple color. he is wearing a white decorative mantle that is hugging his neck and flaring out over his shoulders, its lace-like design similar to the geometric shapes of the venus's flower basket. around his hips, there is a double strand of silver oyster shells. Caleb is sitting down, his tail stretching out in front of him, while Essek is lying on his side next to Caleb, propping himself up on one elbow. Caleb is holding one of his hands in front of his face, and Essek is reaching up to lay a gentle hand on Caleb's forearm, kissing the back of Caleb's hand. they are both smiling softly, with their eyes locked and half-closed.ALT

finally finished my mermay shadowgast picture, which took a while and was all sorts of fun to work on 💜🧡

initially inspired by a vintage photograph (under the read more!); i took one look at it and thought yep this one needs to be turned into shadowgast merfolk

tip jar!

a black and white vintage photograph of two people lounging under a tree.ALT