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Journal Entry: Thu Dec 4, 2008, 1:27 PM
CURRENT STORY: "Ribbontail: Enter Emalia"

Hi there!

Emalia is a personal series I've kept close to my heart for many years. When I was eleven my life hit a brick wall (death of my father, a financial crisis, and loss of friends), and so to escape from the real world I created Emalia. It was at first a means of escapism, but now it's a hobby and spiritual venture both.

The Emalia series- more specifically, the Ribbontail series- revolves around a planet named Kuutamo. This planet is currently suffering from a war between the Emalians (the "good guys") and the Eclipsians (the "bad guys"), and it's up to the gods to straighten things out.

Our main character is Ribbontail, and the main theme of the series (seven books total) is her quest to become a god. But a rival deity Eclipse isn't too happy about this, and he and his Eclipsians are all aiming to stop her. Go Ribbontail go!

Informational Journals/Deviations:
Complete Story Map
Summonings
The Elements



From left to right: Ribbontail (the main character), Fidei (a fellow child-god), PuppetRibbontail (Ribbontail's kinder guardian) WereRibbontail (Ribbontail's less friendly guardian), and NeoRibbontail (a servant of Eclipse).


In order there is Sasha the Goddess of Emalia, En Fuego the Loyal (fire), Hekes the titan of the earth (earth), Xoo the carrier of the stars (air), Ai the Fierce (nature), Pola the Loving (ice), Aques the entity of the seas (water), Riddle the Cunning (death), Why-yeh the Wise (light), WarriorFang the Quiet (machine), and Natas the Brave (darkness).





Residents of Emalia, most of these characters fall into the protagonistic category. Their society, technologies, and cultures are far more varied than that of their Eclipsian rivals, but they're for the most part more good-hearted. Yet it would be incorrect to call them peaceful folk, as they have as much hatred for Eclipsians as Eclipsians have for them. Let's just say that the Eclipsian/Emalian hate-relationship is mutual.

O’liday is a cheerful feliulf who travels Emalia, seeking out new places to chill. He meets Ribbontail and follows her on her first quest. Three years later is captured by Eclipsians and once more reunited with his ribbon-tailed friend.
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 1, Ribbontail 4, Ribbontail 4 prelude


Timothy is a grumpy businessman Ribbontail and company encounter while on their first quest. He befriends O'liday, and the two later become best buds. 83
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 1, Ribbontail 4 prelude



The Tintonian Lion is a fierce Summoning who lives in the jungles of Tinto; his powers are of shadows and illusion. He dislikes other Emalians and Eclipsians alike, and will fight off anybody who steps into his land.
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 1


Ra'Kiroo and Huska are totally partners. Ra'Kiroo is a master magician always asking the gods for favors, and his assistant Huska is always carrying him around. What a silleh duo. :]
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 1, Ribbontail 2, Ribbontail 5


Electrabbit is a Summoning with the power to switch to an electrical current form. Because of this Electrabbit has the power to travel through power lines, phone lines, water-saturated clouds, and electrical devices. Electrabbit was hired by Riddle to get Ribbontail (in her human form) killed.
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 1


Kerberos, living in the northern part of the North Sandstones desert, is a wise old creature who enjoys storytelling. He is a very religious character, and will sacrifice his life for the safety of his gods- in this case, Ribbontail.
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 1


Mallet is a coke-headed, spoiled BeastSport creature who is famous for his speed and electric powers. Mallet meets NeoRibbontail and ParasiteX, joining them as a trio of friends. MOAR!
Appearances in the series: BeastSport


Dirge is the daughter of NeoRibbontail and ParasiteX. She's a young and jovial creature who adds an air of softness to her parents' hard, strenuous, and frightening lives. MOAR!


ParasiteX, known for his fierceness and brutality in battle, is an aspiring BeastSport creature. He's famous for his hideousness and also for his strange intelligence. ParasiteX is the mate of NeoRibbontail, and father of Dirge. He changed NeoRibbontail's life by teaching her how to survive in the cruel BeastSport creatures' life. More!
Appearances in the series: BeastSport


Idiwarda was once an Emalian bar worker, a faithful and kind-hearted dancer and singer. She was captured many years ago and cursed, forced to live as an Eclipsian who converted Emalians against their own gods. Idiwarda switches in and out of her faith, and is finally freed by Ribbontail.
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 4, Ribbontail 4 prelude


Because of their undeniable rivalry with the Emalians, most Eclipsians are perceived as the antagonistic characters. Their devotion to their god makes the Eclipsians fierce, fearless raiders, and it is said that Eclipsian fighters will do anything in the name of their god. Though the main population still remains in the Eclipsian lands, thousands of vicious raiders and hunters are stationed on Emalia. They're not very friendly, these guys!


Eclipse is the main antagonist of the entire series, a weakened and often timid god who comes from another planet. Though they were once friends and allies, Eclipse and the Emalian gods are fierce rivals. Frankly said: Eclipse hates Emalians.
Appearances in the series: All



OmenBeast is a mighty Eclipsian who is obsessive with his hunting. He will go at anything to hunt down Emalians, and he prefers famous ones- Ribbontail and Dexter to be precise. The worst part? He’s backed by an army of friends and family. Damn!
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 1, Ribbontail 2, Ribbontail 4


OmenTyke is the little son of OmenBeast. He follows his mother faithfully and lives in the Badlands, where he dreams of becoming an Emalian hunter.
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 4


The Queen Antlion is the mate of OmenBeast and mother of OmenTyke. She works as a guard in the Badlands, and is a monstrous beast with a keen dedication to her job. She dies trying to defend her land from Ribbontail.
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 4


Screech is a dreadfully idiotic and reckless Eclipsian who was so stupid, he fell into a canyon and couldn’t figure out how to get out. Ribbontail and friends stumble upon him.
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 1


The Judge is one of the highest authorities in the Badlands. He is an Eclipsian who determined whether intruding Emalians are converted to Eclipsianism, released into a deadly desert, or killed. He also owns Idiwarda like a pet. Ouch.
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 4


Hyedara, forever sentenced by his god to rest in the oceans of Emalia, is a flying whale with a strange love for Emalian fish. He is generally a peaceful beast despite his alliance, but will attack anything that harms its oceanic friends.
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 3


HellHound, later known as ShivaHound is the sister of OmenBeast. She is dedicated to her older sibling and after her death seeks to destroy Ribbontail. She has a long list of secrets, anomalies, and legends behind her, and even more are added once she enters the series.
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 3-5


Infineon is an Eclipsian who has lived as an Emalian for two decades. Though her reputation amongst Emalian traders is a favorable one, it is said that she's got dark intentions...
Appearances in the series: Ribbontail 1


The King of Blades is the BeastSport champion, once a simple goat Emalian, who was beaten into insanity then turned into a horrendous monster. He is a famed creature and a crowd favorite. Pity goes out to anybody who is forced to fight him…
Appearances in the series: BeastSport

Alpha, Delta, Beta, and Gamma, the long-passed Eclipsian demigods, were horrendous Eclipsians who once terrorized the lands. The three former ones were slaughtered by the Emalian gods, and Alpha was enslaved Riddle the Cunning. Omega, the leader who has never been seen, was imprisoned by Eclipse himself in the Badlands.
Alpha - Delta - Beta - Gamma

Fan characters/Gift concepts: I readily accept fancharacters and concepts. Some of my friends come up with the BEST ideas for Emalian creatures. I plan on making the characters canon; they will appear in a story one way or another. <3



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:iconunicorn17ferret:
8D wow~! that must've taken some time xD
:iconnyliirlyccanthanii:
lots of effort in this journal :nod:
Your doing a great job though, keep up the awesome work!!

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:iconzat26:
man!!! your soooo good at drawing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and I love how you color the pictures to!!!

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Woah. I hadn't realized how many you had done already. For me, it probably wouldn't taken like 5 years. XD

Glory's gonna beat everyone. =] jk.


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Awsome as usualy Ribbon,s! :D

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wow, how'd you find time for this? <-- making a journal for me takes a while.

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This,s cool as always! ;)

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"Both mortal and immortal, the Emalians of all shapes and sizes are always willing to be faithful to their Gods and help each other on their quest to defeat all Emalians..." Huh :O_o: That line doesnt make any sense. Is it a mistake?

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ooo i really need to look through sall my deviations *has 283 to gto therough -_-*
great work rtibbons ^^ i poromise im gonna post on your artwork ok i havnt abandoned it all

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No it's just a RUNON. xD Serious grammatical error on my part, ups.

Um...I really should reword that sentence. Thanks for pointing it out. xD

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