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Published: 2018-06-21 03:59:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 3781; Favourites: 38; Downloads: 0
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*update: For some reason, the file is not loading or showing correctly on my computer when zoomed out. So please click/zoom in, to view it. I hope I don't have to re-upload this*

This time around, it’s King Zephyrus (in some bios his name is Zebulos) and his daughter Princess Sherry.

I did a big overhaul to Zephyrus design. His original design was basically Sparkster with a long bushy white beard, curly blond hair and in clothing that looked two sizes too big for him. I also notice that he is very short stature compared to his daughter. (1)Past young King Zephyrus in battle mode. Since he and Sir Mifune are good friends, I imagined them fighting enemies together on the battle field. I couldn’t come up a cool helmet design this time around so I just let his hair blow dramatically in the wind (2) Past Zephyrus on the throne worrying about the state of his kingdom and other matters. (3) Current senior (he and Mifune are about the same age). Happier times wearing ceremonial attire. I probably should have made his beard longer! (4) Past young Princess Sherry in her early teens, on cloud nine crushing on Sparkster (I’m guessing that Sherry, Sparkster and Axel are about the same age). I decided it would be fitting to put her in the dress she was wearing in the first game (5) Current adult Sherry trying to run away from danger as her castle is under attack from the Emperor Devilgus of the Devotindos Empire. IMO this guy is like a fusion of Ganon from LOZ and SatAM Robotnik. Basically the stuff of nightmare here! I’m purposely mixing things up a bit here by putting Sherry in a similar blue gown she wore in the second game. (6) Sherry wearing civilian attire or what I like to call “modern medieval” clothes. Bored of staying in the castle, sometimes she would sneak into town and visit the bazaar marketplaces. The blue cloak she has on is very important and she wears it to pay homage to the person that once wore it.

There is no mention of a Queen. I’m assuming that she passed away when Sherry was really young and Zephyrus never remarried. Not sure if she die from illness or if she was a casualty of the constant wars. I was going to add Princess Cherry (Sherry’s cousin) and Princess Floral (not sure if she’s related) but decided to just focus on the main royal family for now.   

The baddies and villains are up next

May-June 2018

Peace

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Comments: 10

Raakone [2022-01-03 23:43:20 +0000 UTC]

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roseprincessmitia [2018-10-01 18:03:36 +0000 UTC]

ROCKET KNIGHT!!!

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danee313 In reply to roseprincessmitia [2018-10-13 19:30:32 +0000 UTC]

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roseprincessmitia In reply to danee313 [2018-10-13 19:31:13 +0000 UTC]

I love Rocket Knight!! ^U^

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KokoaMinto [2018-07-14 12:04:06 +0000 UTC]

King Zephyrus looks so much more... real and intimidating now. Especially with his hair XD It doesn't look like a wig or a hair dyeing accident XD

Gotta say I love his young appearance with his armor on. The simple red/grey/gold color chemes make him look like a dangerous and serious warrior. His royalty attire on the other hand shows his more calm and concerned yet cheerful and honest personality. For some reason though I... kind of imagined him a little bit more chubby as time passes on. Don't ask me, I always have this weird imagination that kings are getting fat over the years. King Zephyrus stays in good shape, though! XD


Sherry just looks damn adorable and gorgeous. I don't know what else I could say about her.

It's good that you haven't changed too much on her actual design. I think the design they went with her in Rocket Knight Adventures and Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2 were already perfect for her. But I like the little changes you made for her dress that she was wearing in the Sequel. It makes her look more... mature for some reason. I don't know how to explain that. XD The last one reminds me of Bell from Beauty and the Beast! ....Let me guess, you DID took that as a reference/nod to Disney, did you? XD

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danee313 In reply to KokoaMinto [2018-07-16 06:42:03 +0000 UTC]

Now that I look at it again I may have unintentionally referenced Belle from Beauty & the Beast with Sherry’s cloak! lol! Which may not be a bad thing considering that B&B is one of my fave Disney movies. It started off as a greyish beige color then, later on, changed it to royal blue. The story behind the cloak is that it’s very important to Sherry and she wears it to pay homage to that person that once wore it. That’s all I’m going to say for now! Guess I should put it out there now that I will be referencing and spoofing other franchises. I’ve already semi referenced Mulan (Raina going under heavy disguise which may have people thinking she male). I mention some time ago about the Axel’s wanted posters being hilariously screwed up which is a Tangled reference. Oh, and Raina’s baby doll is actually a character (Indigo Doll - her last name is really doll) from the 80’s cartoon Rainbow Brite.

Seriously wanted to give Zephyrus a makeover and give him some actual character. IMO his original design was kind of goofy. It almost looked like Sparkster playing dress up! XD Like you said Sherry’s original design was already just fine so I didn’t want to make any major changes. I almost added Cherry and Flora, but I changed my mind and will eventually draw them later. As of right now, I’m currently working on some of the villains. 

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rapidkirby3k [2018-06-21 19:38:08 +0000 UTC]

Hey, that looks great, Danee! I love the designs on King Zephyrus and Princess Sherry is so adorable, especially the cloak!

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danee313 In reply to rapidkirby3k [2018-06-23 04:44:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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MetalByakko [2018-06-21 06:37:01 +0000 UTC]

oh, I really like that design of the young king on the second. It fits the steam punk theme

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danee313 In reply to MetalByakko [2018-06-23 04:44:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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