OPACO
introduction
last updated: March 18th, 2025After a cursed day in the life of people of a humble kingdom, it became a place of misty, heavy atmosphere, dark woods, branches covering what's left of life, with no sign of hopefulness.
Grace -- who's the princess' royal guard, along with the few who stuck around, fights to make their lives go back to how they were, whatever it takes from her.
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Here, you will find all basic information about Opaco's world and characters.
thank you for looking around!
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( i will be editing the details found here when there's new stuff to add OR remove! so story bits might suffer alteration )
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FOREST
Once a beautiful view, full of whimsical, out of this world creatures and plants, with lakes and trees that fully covers the skies, leaving only strands of light. It was an extention of the kingdom, making it a primal place for those who lived there, for matters of travelling, food and shelter.
After a curse landed on this place, it affected all types of creatures, leaving them unable to revitalize / be the same.
(visual references for the forest before and after the curse)
After years, it became a place full of dead trees, wandering creatures, and an endless fog, with no clear way out, consequently, creating a barrier for those who wished to come and leave.
CURSE
A black cloud that covered the skies during a fateful day, then dispersing all over the little kingdom, where our main cast used to live, reaching the heart of many, cursing their soul.
After the curse spread around the lands, many people went completely deranged, while some remained sane and learned to deal with the curse. Usually, acquiring odd looks, illness, turning unreconizable.
It was a black and scary mist that flew over all who were present during Grace's celebration as a new knight, killing trees and plantations, it took lives and ruined many more, making them leave, and the small kingdom became a haunting place.
Its unknown what caused it, but most, if not everyone, thinks it was someone's doings.
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GRACE
PRINCESS NARI
GARLEN
CALICO & KATTI
PASKI
MEVELI (wip)
ISEBELL
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⤳ PLAYLISTS
⟡ (will update them over time!!!)
⤳ MORE ART
⤳ EXTRA INFO
Grace was the first character i created, it was just an experimental character design, i ended up liking her a lot! and ideas just kept popping up hahah-
Although Grace is the main character, i'd say every character gets their time to shine, I don't like staying stuck to one point on view, there's many stories to tell
I'd very much like to tranform this story into an animated short in the future! At first, i thought it would do wonderful as a short game, but i don't think i can manage to learn programming (much less make an entire game) a comic or animation would be my go-to, once i have proper time, material and story bits done, i'll definitely try. Animation has been in a tough spot recently, so seeing indie projects keeps me motivated to give this a go someday.
I don't intend to make it a long story, full of arcs and twists, just a meaningful one.
Main inspirations for the story/aesthetic during the creation process are/were: Gothic aesthetic, architecture and fashion, goth rock/metal, old animations such as Beauty and the Beast (1991), Alice in Wonderland (1951), fantasy/RPG games, dark fantasy settings and fantasy/dungeon synth music, the creatures being slightly inspired by folklore stories.
There's a lot more to tell than what i've written here! I myself am still figuring out some elements of the characters and story, how it ends specially, there's more characters i'd like to introduce, too! But for now, i hope you like what i have so far <3
⤳ questions? maybe??
"could i draw character (insert name)" : yeah, that's okay! i'd preferr you ask me, if you're drawing something complex or specific (i'm such a mother to them i'm sorry BAHAH just don't be weird in general!! also tag me anywhere if you do, or just send me :3)
"when are you dropping the lore" : i wish to drop the lore too eueueue- what you read here in this carrd is a breef introduction to the story, i myself am still figuring out the arcs, which i plan to share in the future through comics maybe! i've already started to write the first moments of the story
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GRACE
age: early 30s
likes: swordsmanship, tell tales, chat
dislikes: discussions, get dirty
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Grace can seem very intimidating at first, she's cautious and protective, but still, she's a kind, funny and generous person, she has a calm soothing presence. She may be a bit shy when meeting someone at first, but after getting closer, she's a different person. She loves to practice with swords, fights very well and graciously. Deeply loves the people she considers as a family, even if not blood related.
She holds a frustration since younger, often blames herself for not being strong enough (in many ways), but she finds her strenght in those she wants to protect and cares about.
First two colored pieces were the first concepts for Grace, then i started making some explorations! I had a clear idea for how i wanted her to look, but her design was very inconsistent every time i drew her, then i decided to mix bits of armour into her design, it seemed more like her! out of all my characters, she's my favorite when it comes to character design.
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GARLEN
age: 20's
likes: quiet nights, high places, fight with Grace
dislikes: being alone
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He’s the muscle of the group, has a fun dynamic with Grace, who found him all alone, cursed and confused, when they were younger, they resemble a “frenemies” type of friendship, and while they argue and don’t show affection most of the time, they truly respect each other deep down. He treats Nari like a younger sister, teaching her tricks and acting like a rebel influenceHe’s playful and loyal to his close ones, but hides from everyone an awful past, related to how he was cursed back in the day, which reveals itself in the dark hours.His true form reveals a rocky-like gargoyle face, wings, tail and claws, he can mask it with a "normal" look during the day, when it's night and he has to guard, he remains in his true form to repel and fight any possible danger.
First concepts for Garlen, he was going to have tattoos, and face painting heavily inspired by gothic makeup, i liked the idea at first but i was way too indecisive with the designs for it, so i made something simple just over his eyes! Clothes didn't change much, although the sketch on the upper area, he was going to have a more "formal gentleman" look.
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CALICO & KATTI
age: 40s
likes: picking flowers for Nari, fireplaces, cats
dislikes: rude people
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A very down to earth man, who reads people very well. He puts everyone before him, needs to take care of himself a bit better, too, really just a kind soul doing his best. He started taking care of Katti after Nari found her ill and weak, now they're inseparable.
Katti is a very chill, sassy, charming cat, a true lady! everyone knows she is. Very expressive (for a cat)
In his first design, he had black and white hair, although i liked it, when i went to redesign him, i only saw him as a ginger haha- he also had darker clothes! now it's all a bit different, but how i think fits his character. Katti used to be a siamese cat!
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NARI
age: 17
likes: animals, plants, fields, books
dislikes: staying indoors for too long
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She's a curious and gentle girl by nature, is very caring towards animals and holds an interest for antiques. Has Grace as a mother/older sister figure, they have a lovely yet conflicting bond, since Grace is very protective over her, sometimes too much.
She doesn't remember much of her parents, only blurry memories.
Anyone who comes to meet her would surely say she doesn't look at all like a princess, but a simple girl, which is true to what she believes to be.
Exploration sketches for princess Nari, last one ended up being the one i liked the most, i took it as a final look for her (with minor changes later on), the only thing i was sure about was her having a long skirt and long hair, when i added the kerchief, it instantly kept it!
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PASKI ?
age: 30s
likes: jokes, chatting
dislikes: cats
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He's a very goofy and confusing guy, who's cursed too, no one knows what he's really thinking, and (fairly), no one wants to find out. He is charming and friendly, but can be very annoying and a little unsettling once you're comfortable enough. He has a troubled soul, who's constantly fighting to show his true self. People who got to meet him calls him weird vampy (or any similar term you think of) due to them noticing blood stains on his clothes and mouth, but he doesn't say anything about it.
Seems to have a quite curious relationship with Grace and those close to her, he certainly is more than meets the eye.
First concepts for Paski, he was going to have mainly red and blue clothes, and red hair, but it felt too out of place.. his outfit is way simpler now, the early designs were "busy" in a way, while his current has a "top heavy" kind of design, i wanted to bring more attention to his (weird) face.
audio is Cheshire Cat (Sterling Holloway) from Alice in Wonderland (1951)
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MEVELI
age: 60s
likes: ??
dislikes: ??
First concepts for Meveli! Honestly, i already had in mind how she would look, so it was a matter of a bit of exploration, i specially like drawing her face and hair!
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ISEBELL
age: ??
likes: potions, books
dislikes: people telling her what to do
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She lives at the depts of the forest and spends the days luring strangers into her traps, stealing, negotiating and making a living. She has a passion for spell books and learning about plants. A peculiar and enchanting lady.
While many lost their lives in many ways, after the curse, it was when she truly found what to live for, and she's hunting down anyone who dares to harm her home.
At first she was a random character that i drew once, i ended up liking her design a lot! i made these expressions sheet and turn around to experiment with character design in general. I wanted to give her a story and more but i had no idea what to do, then i simply added her to Opaco cus i thought she would fit perfectly in the story! I made some changes to her design right after.