Avangion (Psionic Celestial, Eldritch Angel)

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1xPresupported miniature on 25mm base. 32mm scale.

I like the original design of the Avangion, especially the late-stage ones. And I think there are basically two strong themes that make them special.

First, they are essentially the celestials of the setting, but given the absence of gods and the overall subversion of fantasy tropes in Dark Sun, they look alien—or even eldritch in a Lovecraftian way. That’s why I am looking at different weird sea creatures, like the blue dragon sea slug or the basket starfish. Look them up; they are cool.

The other thing is the process of metamorphosis itself. The Avangions are the antithesis of the Dragons. The latter are the embodiment of greed, and the former therefore embody ascension through discipline, self-restraint, and enlightenment. If becoming a dragon means giving in to your mortal desires, becoming an Avangion requires you to overcome your physicality through the power of the mind—basically dissolving your body into a being of pure psychic power. Therefore, I am making my depiction look malnourished or even gaunt, contrasted with a smooth, beautiful face.

Anyway, I hope this mini will be a perfect addition to your Dark Sun, D&D, or any other tabletop RPG campaigns.

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