SAULE IN THE KINGDOM OF MAGIC

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Saule in The Kingdom of Magic

An illustration project by Hazel Le

In the prosperous land of Alexia, where just a few chosen got the gift of magic, life seemed to be fine and peaceful. The king and queen were benevolent, beloved by citizens all over the kindom. Little did they know, there was a secret lurking in the dark, waiting to consume whoever wanted to put the puzzles together.

A story follows a young mage's journey to shed the light on her true identity.

Accompanied by the bestie squad, she gradually unraveled the kingdom's fatal secrets that were intentionally hidden for centuries.

Part I: Character Design

Saule - The protangonist

Story:

Abandoned as an infant, Saule was found by her adoptive parents. As they met her at the break of dawn, Saule was named after the sun goddess, manifesting her parents' wish that the almighty would protect her dear daughter againts all odds in life.

At a very young age, she was gifted with magical abilitites, especially in light magic using sun energy. She was one of a few commoners who were admitted to Aurospellia, the institute of magic, where the majority was from the noble class.

Concept:

Her main colors are red, yellow and blueish green, which indicates her fiercely brave but optimistic nature. She's confident and friendly, yet intolerant of those who abuse their powers to get what they want. Her outfit design is based on the trending fashion in the late Victorian era, coupled with a touch of Celtic magic elements to create a cheerful image of a young mage.

Edith - The golden child

Story:

Born as the only daughter of the high priestess and a swordmanship genius, Edith seemed to have everything in life people could ever wished for: status, beauty, talent and affluence. Deep down inside, she was tired from the constant attempt to live up to expectations. Intrigued by Saule's rebellious nature, Edith soon became good friend with her. Together, they embarked on the unforgettable journey.

Concept:

Edith is designed as a fair maiden with long blonde hair. Her main colors are golden yellow and blue, conveying her calm yet deep personality. Her outfit is adorned with golden embroidery, symbolyzing her noble root. Her posture is elegant yet powerful. She is usually seen with her sword.

Alvis - The tech genius

Story:

Machine genius, he is Saule's partner in crime as the two love creating chaos together. He is an elf but raised by his human adoptive parents.

Concept:

Alvis is petit and has that mischievous look on his face. He is a tech savvy, and does nit really mind fashion at all.

Cain and Ariana - The quirky professor and his pet

Story:

A mythical creature professor. He would rather spend time with his magical plants rather than socializing with people.

Concept:

He is a herbologist. He wears a ponytail, glasses and his bottles which contains random mystical plants he can ever find on his way.

Mythical beast design

Part II: World Building

Hazel's Kooky Antique Shop

Story:

Located in the outskirt of the town, the shop sold the kookiest magical antiques people could ever imagine of. Hazel, its owner, was an old witch that had a thing for travelling and hoarding stuff. She had been known to be in town for such a long time, but who knew exactly how long. Saule was on good terms with Hazel and usually left to take care of the shop, while the old witch travelled the world on her crooked broom.

Concept:

The shop is an old mansion adorned with Art Nouveau inspired decorative elements. The astrological clock in front is designed in golden yellow and deep blue. Stained glass windows and rounded roof tiles are used to create a vintage yet poetic look.

Illustration:

The basic structure was first established by isometric method, then developed into 2-point perspective scene. The mood is set on sunset so that the illustration got the soft romantic look.

Aurospellia's library of mythical creature

Story:

The biggest library of magic all over the kingdom.

Concept:

Inspired by Art Nouveau and Baroque style, the library is decorated with viney-shaped wooden elements. In the middle of the main hall, there built a giant clock with silhouette of an ancient magical moth created by magical spells. The books in the library do not merely contain words, but also the 3D hologram of the information they conveys.

Illustration:

The tone and mood are set in midnight, where sparkling flowy lights can help accentuate the magical feeling of the overall atmosphere. The 2-point perspective enables viewers to vision the wide space of the library and its most significant feature, the moth clock. The focal area conveys the story of the characters, discovering a magical book. The blue ambient color is used to complement the warm yellow orange in the focal area.