m:wam - character design sheets
artwork of prominant m:wam characters along with design notes.
narith design notes:
Narith is one of two main characters- his daughter, Arel, being the face of the series. They are meant to be foils to each other, so their designs were made to contrast. Narith’s color-scheme is warm and muted, while Arel’s is cool and vivid. The same goes for their magic as Narith’s is a deep red and Arel’s is a pale blue.
Another key component of Narith’s design revolves around his demonic abilities. The lesser amount of clothes and armor he wears is due to needing physical contact toabsorb the life of others. As a character, he is not one to put much care into his appearance other than its practical use to him.
sunny design notes:
It’s important for me to create designs and portray characters in a way that properly reflects their personality and who they are. Sunny is very childish in his demeanor and is quite the brat at times, so I ensure that his poses and expressions are pushed further than other characters who are more mature.
Like Narith, Sunny (full name: Sarmenae) is a demon as well. In contrast to his elven form, Sarmenae lacks the ability to contort his face. To make up for the inability to be expressive, Sarmenae’s posing is very important to keep his energetic nature intact. Despite his appearance, he is still a child!
maiz design notes:
Maiz is one of the main antagonists of the series. Her design has changed multiple times over the course of creating this comic. Her armor is very ornate but needed to be adjusted to fit with the organization she is a part of, as well as creating a design that better fits the universe she resides in.